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04 With the controversial movie ‘Udta Punjab’ finally hitting the screens all over India, is the drug abuse scenario any different in Assam?

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Police solves Simon House murder mystery, arrests two

s soon as the Simon House inferno broke out in the Paltan Bazar area, G Plus reported that the owner of the building, Kanak Choudhury’s death was not an accident but smelt like a planned murder. The city police have now made it clear that it was not an accident but a murder and they have arrested two persons involved in the cold-blooded crime. They were identified as Amrit Kakoty a.k.a. Babu and Sunit Kashyap.

A sum of Rs. 1,44,960 was recovered from their possession. According to police sources the main culprit, Biswajit Roy, a close aide of the deceased, is still on the run. The trio allegedly killed Choudhury and looted Rs. 20 lakh. But how did it all happened? G Plus again reviews the incident.

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Simon House fire kills the owner Kanak Choudhury Family and close relatives suspect the fire was planned and file FIR against the caretaker of 10 years and others Caretaker Biswajit Roy absconding during and after the fire incident

The mystery After the incident G Plus had reported that it had contacted Ronjeev Das, a resident of Lachit Nagar who happened to be the brother-in-law of Kanak Choudhury. Das provided a copy of the FIR to G Plus which stated, “There is meticulously planned involvement of “more than one person” who succeeded in planning and designing a room to be gutted in flames of dark-heavy smoke coming out of piles of burned mattress, blanket, sofa cushion and other similar materials.” The FIR also said, “A heavily-laden safety vault weighing approximately 50 kgs was found buried among the debris and failed attempts of breaking it open by ‘application of human-strength and force’ was visible while the blaze roared inside the room where Kanak Choudhury was found burned-to-death.” G Plus also talked to another close relative of Choudhury who said in anonymity that the conspirators might have had a plan to destroy the entire four-storied building. According to him it was fortunate that not a single cylinder caught fire in the inferno. But interestingly the fire fighters recovered around five cylinders from the house which were placed very strategically so that if even one caught fire and blasted, the blast of the other four could have destroyed the entire building. He also said that the CCTV DVR & display unit of the cameras were found forcefully removed from his office which is adjacent to the house. The relative said that only Kanak’s room was gutted badly in the entire building and moreover the room was locked from outside which raised many questions. With the police arresting two persons the mystery looks almost solved and we tried to understand the modus operandi of the crime.

The criminals Police arrested Amrit Kakoty

Police arrests caretaker’s wife Choudhury was a crorepati and was basically an egoistic and rude person mainly because of his money power

Amrit Kakoty and Sunit Kashyap in police custody G Plus photo

With various questions being raised about the Simon House inferno, the police make it clear that it was a murder and arrests two persons involved, few more in the list and Sunit Kashyap but Choudhury’s close aid of 10 years, Biswajit Roy, is still absconding. So what was the relation between the three and how were they involved in Kanak Choudhury’s murder? According to highly placed sources in the police, Kanak Choudhury had around 45 shops in and around Paltan Bazar which he had leased out on rent. Every month he used to collect the rent and from some shops he used to get around Rs. 40,000. The source said that to evade tax Kanak used to keep all the money with him in his house and he was the kind of person who enjoyed counting huge amounts of cash. Biswajit was his only aide who used to do all the household work and even cook food for Kanak. Biswajit used to go to every shop to collect the rent amount on behalf of Kanak. Amrit once took a rented commercial space from Kanak but because he was not able to pay the rent he was asked to vacate. Sunit Kashyap was an employee in a courier company which is located in one of the rented

shops owned by Kanak. This is how the three were related. According to police sources, a few more people are involved in the murder whom they hope to nab soon.

Crime and the modus operandi According to police sources, on the day of the crime, Kanak was perhaps killed at around 6 pm or before.

At around 6 pm Sunit Kashyap went to the AT Road petrol pump and brought 2 litres of petrol. Nine months back Kanak’s wife had died after which he did not meet anyone and slept early locking the door from outside. Biswajit used to live on the roof of the building with his family. Everyone in the building knew this and that could have been a helpful factor for the criminals.

The police source said that the two litres petrol was poured in the room and body of Kanak after he was killed.

The body was placed on his bed upside down. The criminals might have bro-

ken the cash locker and must have taken all the cash and they even wanted to burn the entire building so they placed around five filled cylinders strategically in the corridor. Also the CCTV DVR & display unit of the cameras were found removed from his office which is adjacent to the house by application of force. So the criminals removed the CCTV, placed the cylinders strategically, set the room on fire at around 11 pm and fled the scene. Later when the local people smelt the smoke the fire fighters were informed and they managed to douse the fire before it reached the area where the cylinders were placed. Police recovered Rs. 1,44,960 from Sunit and Amrit and it is doubted that around Rs. 20 lakhs might have been robbed from Kanak’s house. The police is trying to nab Biswajit who can further solve the mystery. Asking about Kero Young’s involvement, the police source said there is no evidence which builds any connection with him. Police also said that two to three more people are also involved who will be nabbed soon.

Some relatives believed that money was the motive behind the planned murder Police still await post mortem report which is delayed Meanwhile police arrest two in connection with the murder Rs. 1,44,960 recovered and both confess they were involved Choudhury owned and leased 45 shops Kanak was killed before the fire occurred It is doubted that around Rs. 20 lakh was robbed before the house was set on fire More people are involved and police hope to nab them soon rahul.chanda@g-plus.in

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n order to bring the city traffic under control, the traffic department has taken some new initiatives by deploying additional traffic personnel and by changing the routes of vehicular movement.

Driving in the city has been a long standing problem with the increasing number of vehicles on the city’s narrow streets resulting in unruly traffic that results in chaos in the daily life of the commuters. Guwahati Traffic Police, in its endeavour to improve the traffic management, has initiated pilot projects at Jalukbari Rotary, Paltanbazar area up to Ulubari, Ulubari up to Sixmile, Sixmile below the flyover and Rajdhani Masjid Point to Ganeshguri flyover via Ganesh Mandir from 15th June, 2016 on experimental basis. The experiment will include strict enforcement of traffic rules, proper parking of vehicles with strict enforcement of “No Parking” norms, “No Parking” around junctions, regularization of movement of public transport with timings being followed, eviction of illegal vendors, road safety norms etc. The basic aim of the pilot project is to smoothen the traffic movement in these areas. All the road users of Guwahati are requested to cooperate in the endeavour of the Guwahati Traffic Police. Further, an appeal has been made to all the road users to adhere to the following use of alternate routes, which will hopefully ease out congestion to some extent.

Vehicles from Power House / Jatia / Kahilipara proceeding towards Ulubari / Rajgarh take the newly constructed road via Narakasur Hill, GMCH and Bhangagarh flyover. Vehicles from Hatigaon and Beltola etc. proceeding towards Ulubari / Rajgarh to take the road via Kachari Basti – GMCH. Vehicle users are requested to avoid GNB Road, HB Road from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm. Vehicles proceeding beyond Beltola Tiniali from Ganeshguri side should avoid the Sixty (60) Feet Road and proceed via Prison Gate – Joyanagar – Beltola Bazar. Vehicles from Lalganesh proceeding towards Athgaon should proceed via Bishnupur avoiding Sarabbhati Point. Vehicles proceeding from Ulubari towards Birubari should

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Guwahati Traffic Police initiates pilot project for traffic management Additional traffic personnel deployed to control the traffic system in the city Pilot project has been initiated for better traffic management Parking space should be allotted in the commercial areas for free flow of traffic

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The pilot project has been initiated in order to control the traffic movement smoothly in the city which has been a long standing problem. proceed via Ramkrishna Mission Road avoiding Sarabbhati Point. Vehicles from Bharalumukh side proceeding towards National Highway 37 should take the route via Railway Gate No. 3, Gosala. Vehicles coming from Basistha proceeding towards Airport / Chaygaon / Boko should proceed via Pamohi Rani Road.

Speaking to G Plus, DCP Traffic, Pranabjyoti Goswami, said that the traffic system can’t be brought into control until and unless the entire system is made systematic. “The entire system is wrong for which the traffic system can’t be regularized. We have deployed the additional traffic cop to see how it works. It is being taken as a pilot project but the traffic department cannot control the traffic until and unless the system is changed. In other cities there are hardly any traffic police but the system

is such that people obey the traffic rules and regulations without any violation which is not the case with Guwahati,” said Goswami.

There are no designated parking spaces for which people park their vehicles on the roadside. In the commercial areas there should be parking lots so that people can park their vehicles during the office hours. Roads like B. Baruah Road should not have parking on the roads but due to lack of parking space people have to park their vehicles by the roadside which creates traffic congestion.

The Traffic DCP has also proposed to the government to minimise the bus stoppages which is also one of the main reasons for traffic congestion but the government has not responded till date. “City buses create huge congestion in traffic and we cannot go beyond the

law. We can impose a minimum fine according to law but the bus drivers do not give a damn to it and they repeat the same mistake. It has been discussed long back to bring the city buses under one umbrella body which has not been done till date. There are many factors for which the traffic system can’t be regulated. The roads are narrow compared to the number of vehicles,” informed Goswami.

The fact remains that until and unless the citizens become conscious the problem cannot be solved. The people who park their vehicles in No Parking zones are literate people and it is not possible to check each and every time as to who is parking the vehicles in the no parking zones. Goswami said, “We have to go as per the law and a fine of Rs. 179 does not bother the people. The city’s traffic depends more on the people than

The project will include strict enforcement of traffic rules and proper parking of vehicles with strict enforcement of “No Parking” norms on the traffic management. We cannot go against the law and people repeat the same mistake and it is not possible to remember the people who parked their vehicles under the restricted area repeatedly.”

“There should be off street parking allotments and only then the traffic can be brought under control to some extent. Although there are parking lots people don’t want to park the vehicles by paying a minimum amount. In Fancy Bazaar area the GMDA parking has been allotted but still people park their vehicles on the roadside. There are also other parking places but people do not park their vehicles in the allotted places as a result of which traffic chaos has become a major problem,” added Goswami. juthika.baruah@g-plus.in

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With the controversial movie ‘Udta Punjab’ finally hitting the screens all over India, is the drug abuse scenario any different in Assam?

Rahul Chanda It is the responsibility of every citizen to contribute in the best possible manner to fight against the menace of drugs and my perception is that the youth can play a very important role in this regard,” said Narcotics Control Bureau Zonal Director, Praveen Kumar Deshwal. As the controversial film ‘Udta Punjab’ released in theatres on 17th June, the issue of drug abuse in Punjab was raised boldly in the film which is a concern in the entire country at the moment. Talking about Assam, recently the entire state witnessed a huge outcry after some major drug rackets were busted. So just as the Punjab is facing a massive drug abuse problem, what about Assam? Is it also on its way to be tagged as ‘Udta Assam’? G Plus checks the scenario.

The smuggling Smuggling of narcotics and other drugs has been increasing along the unfenced India-Myanmar border for a long time. India has been working on plans to build economic corridors in northeast India’s neighbourhood to boost foreign trade and to give the economy the much needed boost.

Execution of the plans is crucial to achieve the goals of India’s Look-East policy but the secretive trade of narcotic substances and drugs has always been in place. There are laws and a security apparatus to bar such activities but the smuggling of drugs keeps occurring. Sometimes the smugglers are apprehended by watchdogs like the police, the narcotics department and the CID. Guwahati, being the gateway to the northeast, is the communication hub of this clandestine activity. Consequently, it has become a transit point for drug smugglers.

There are youths in the city who are

addicted to drugs and that has been a boon for the smuggling business.

There are some major drug pockets in the city where peddlers sell and buy drugs.

The northeast According to an analysis done

by Brig. (Dr) SP Sinha, ‘Northeast: the Role of Narcotics and Arms Trafficking,’ the illegal narcotics trade is one of the major reasons for the continuance of insurgencies in the region. The consequences of trafficking in narcotics are many; for one, it is a major source of funding for the insurgent groups. The other is the spread of AIDS in nearly all of the states that make up the northeast. The linkage between arms, drugs and insurgency depends on three inter-related factors. First, to oppose and fight the government the insurgents need weapons.

In the early stages, they procure them by snatching personal arms from complacent and ill-trained police and village guards. Then, as they become better organised, they graduate to raiding isolated police posts, often in connivance with corrupt and sympathetic policemen. Next, as the struggle intensifies, the insurgents need more sophisticated weapons to challenge the firepower of the state for which they need funds. Very often, illicit trade in narcotics is the best source to raise funds. There is also a local demand from many youths in the region who have become addicted to the life destroying chemicals.

These days, the international drugs entering the Indian market come from Myanmar through Moreh and Dimapur as the products travel towards UP, Bihar, Kolkata, Delhi and Nepal prior to entering the in-

ternational market. Meanwhile, they also proliferate through the entire country, depending on the demand.

This movement somehow cannot be completed without touching Assam and Guwahati as the main transit point for smugglers. The authorities, time to time, keep seizing narcotics in huge quantities and have even made many arrests.

The cases According to sources in the police, there has been a rise in the number of cases of Ganja seized in the last few years. Even Heroin is seeing a trend of becoming very popular and hence, the seizure cases are on the rise. Opium, Morphine and Ephedrine are also smuggled but are not easily detected by the cops because the smugglers use alternate routes for smuggling. Opium is used for various medicinal preparations like cough syrup and it is also used in the preparation of Heroin. Along with the smuggling of these substances, recently there was an increase in the number of cases of psychotropic substances, with huge amounts of chemicals like Nitrozepum tablets, Phensidyl/Correx, Lupical Syrup, Xyroy/Xyrex, Spasmoproxyvon capsules and Nitrosun tablets being seized by the authorities. Many drug users of Assam have shifted from narcotics to pharmaceutical products. These medicines are diverted from legitimate to illicit purposes and the main motive is making loads of money.

There is a huge demand of pharmaceutical drugs in countries such as Bangladesh. According to sources, pharmaceutical drugs are gradually becoming a common party drug for the youths since they are slightly cheaper.

According to sources in the narcotics department, Myanmar produces opium in huge quantities and therefore the opium produced there is used for preparing heroin. Opium is first converted into Morphine and then treated with a chemical to convert it into a refined powdered substance commonly known as heroin.

The chemical is called acetic anhydride. Since India is one of the major producers of this chemical, the chemical is smuggled into Myanmar from India through various routes. From Guwahati, it is believed to be smuggled through Nalbari, Baksa and then into Bhutan.

Major pockets and types of drugs in Assam Narcotics department sources have also informed us that a crackdown on drug peddling across Assam has revealed that the state does not have a set drug network but the trend of addicts turning into peddlers has left the police worried. Drugs are related to lifestyle changes and people get into it when they try something new. Especially the youth get into it easily as they always opt for a change in lifestyle and try to do something new. An official said that there is a rise in substance abuse in Assam and specifically in the metros like Guwahati. Over 50 addicts have been arrested in the state recently following a cop crackdown triggered by media reports. According to highly placed sources in the police, some major pockets in Assam are Silchar, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Diphu, Kokrajhar, Nagaon and Nalbari . There has been a major drug haul in the state after a drug racket was busted by Guwahati police at Latasil. Similar

There is rise in substance abuse cases in Assam Narcotics such as heroin and cocaine mainly come from Myanmar to India through Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram There are also some pockets in the northeast region where heroin is produced Assam government has already constituted a task force to monitor and check peddling as well as rehab of addicts The suppliers are from the neighbouring states They target people to get them addicted to drugs However, it is not possible for a student or a middle class person to support drug addiction as the prices are prohibitive The suppliers operate by asking the addicts to sell 10 or 12 pouches and get their quota for free

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Pockets for ganja Guwahati Railway Station Bamunimaidam Colony Bazar Pandu Lokhra Sharabbhatti Pockets for cough syrups Maligaon

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raids were also conducted in Dibrugarh and Silchar. More than 35 people were arrested in Guwahati under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and contraband valued at more than Rs. 7 crore was seized from the suspects. In Dibrugarh, eight arrests have been made

and 70 gm of brown sugar seized since 4th May. The police claimed the crackdown had resulted in a “flight of peddlers� from the Upper Assam town. There are some pockets in the northeast where heroin production is active and the high level officials are planning a strategy to raid and close

down all such pockets.

City racket Guwahati has a lot of drug pockets these days from where peddlers sell the drugs to addicts. According to highly placed sources in the CID, the

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following information is note-worthy.

Police sources say that the area from Lalmati to Sharabbhatti is a red alert zone for drugs smuggling in Guwahati. There are no direct peddlers in the city but the addicts gradually turn into peddlers. Rubul Ali of Sixmile, Tuleswar Singh of Manipuri Basti, Wajib Hussain of Satgaon, Anwar Ali of Dispur, Dip Borah of Paltanbazar, Chintu Baruah from Gandhibasti, and Rashid Ahmed from Katiyala in Karimganj are some of the most wanted drug peddlers in the city. The city police have already released their pictures on their website for public information. There are also some discos and bars where drug consumption occurs but as the bar owners are linked with high profile people and due to a lack of evidence, it is tough to scan them often. The smuggling racket of drugs is internationally linked and youth are gradually getting subverted by the peddlers. Guwahati has almost become the transit point for smugglers so the smuggling racket includes many people living in the city. rahul.chanda@g-plus.in

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Major pockets for powdered substance like brown sugar, heroin and psychotropic substances Manipuri Basti Satribari Birubari 6th Mile Dakhin Saraniya Chandmari flyover Hengrabari

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City

City eviction drives conducted – lives of street vendors affected

Bipasa Saikia Kashyap

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uwahati has been going through a surge of eviction drives for the purpose of the city’s fluent traffic conduct. On Wednesday last, the city’s traffic department decided to implement new “no parking” spots in the city. The Traffic Deputy Commissioner’s Office issued a notice stating that the department was experimenting with a pilot project at the Jalukbari Rotary, Paltanbazar to Ulubari, Ulubari to Sixmile (below the over bridge), Rajdhani Majid to the Ganeshguri overbridge via Ganeshmandir.

“The basic aim of the project is to improve traffic movement in these places. All commuters are requested to cooperate,” Pranab Jyoti Goswami, DCP, Traffic said. The project would ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules, proper parking of vehicles, strict enforcement of ‘no-parking’ norms, no parking around junctions, free flow of public transport movement, strict adherence to street timings and road safety norms. However, this pilot project will also conduct a massive eviction drive in the city’s streets that is becoming a huge cause of concern by the city’s street vendors.

Every year Guwahati goes through a rampant number of eviction drives bringing the lives of street vendors at a halt. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has allotted only three vending zones till date - in Panbazar, Bhangagarh and Six Mile that do not wholly accommodate the entire city’s street vending population.

According to the norms of the GMC, there is provision only for 200 street vendors as against 7,183 street vendors in the city (official

Eviction drives conducted in the city to clear traffic Pilot project by the traffic dept has commenced from Wednesday last Lives of street vendors come to a halt – not enough vending zones allocated by the GMC

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figures). The Supreme Court had earlier issued notices that all the street vendors who are being evicted be alternately provided with vending zones according to the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. According to these, it is mandatory that there should be a Town Vending Authority which will ensure that all street vendors be accommodated in designated vending zones. In case all the vendors cannot be accommodated in the same vending zone, allocation of space has to be done by drawing of lots. Those who fail to get space in the same vending zone will be accommodated in adjoining vending zones. In case of declaration of a specified area as a no-vending zone, the vendors will have to be relocated to another area. Such street vendors have to be issued a notice of 30 days for relocation. Vendors, who fail to vacate such space after a notice has been given, will have to pay a penalty which may extend up to Rs. 250 per day.

According to GMC officials, space is a major issue while relocating street vendors within the city.

There are certain relocation norms to be maintained by the administration’s Town Vending Committee.

For example, if a group of vendors are relocated, the new location has to be an area suited for business purposes. Other things like sufficient space, hygiene are also matters

that have to be considered for relocation. The Town Vending Committee is also required to ensure that all existing street vendors, identified in the survey, are accommodated in the vending zones subject to a norm conforming to two and half per cent of the population of the ward or zone or town or city, as the case may be, in accordance with the plan for street vending and the holding capacity of the vending zones.

However, in Guwahati there is a massive problem of relocation going on. There are frequent eviction drives happening in the city, but the administration has failed to allot as much number of separate vending zones to these vendors to make up for the eviction. One street vendor who has a paan stall in Wireless said that frequent eviction without prior notice is the biggest problem faced by them. “My stall was broken down many times. One time when I was out of the city for a few days, I came back to see that my stall wasn’t there,” Jatindra Nath said.

When he confronted the authorities they claimed to have served him a notice that he never received. Nath has been conducting business in the same spot for over twenty years and had obtained a certificate of vending a few years earlier. In spite of this, he was a victim of the rampant eviction drive that affected his livelihood thoroughly. “I was not even provided with a different space for a long time. My stall was pulled down

more than three times the past five years.”

Similarly, in Jalukbari the vendors have to face a severe crisis each year as the construction work of the Brahmaputra River Bridge goes on round the clock. This is the same area around the rotary where the traffic department is conducting their pilot drive to accommodate traffic. Vendors are always harassed and according to Nayan Rajbongshi, President, Street Vendors’ Association, this is one major issue affecting the livelihood of thousands of vendors. “The administration has only issued three vending zones. This is not at all sufficient. Also, only about 200 vendors have been allotted these spaces as against the total of 7183 and these vendors have to conduct their businesses on non allocated spaces and they have to shut it down the minute they are spotted by the administration. Where are they supposed to go? These vendors have been conducting activities since years now and this is their only source of income. They are not high level wage earners and even if their business gets cut half a day, they incur huge losses. There has to be an immediate alternative from the administration’s side.”

Every year, the administration conducts eviction drives to accommodate the ever expanding traffic of Guwahati on its narrow streets. The Panbazar vicinity that is an assigned vending spot accumulates more than

a hundred vendors which creates huge traffic congestion. Commuters complain that every day, due to the vendors in the area, there is stagnancy of traffic movement and in summers it is hazardous for people.

Commuters often complain that the vending zones where people come and shop are not even equipped with proper parking which too adds to the restrictive traffic movement in the particular area. “We visit this place often to shop but with each passing year, the street laws are making life quite difficult for us,” said Rekha Saikia, a regular commuter. “I cannot park my vehicle anywhere near. The parking spaces that are allocated are often always full and the mismanagement of the vending zone is not helping.”

If the administration is paving ways to manage the city’s traffic by adversely affecting one chunk of its population, there has to be alternate measures. In such a case, the administration has to clear up other spaces for making more vending zones in the city so that this problem can come to an end. Three vending zones in the entire city is nowhere sufficient to accommodate the entire vendor population. The traffic department’s decision to clear up the city’s streets will come at a high price for the street vendors if newer vending zones are not opened up soon. bipasa.saikia@g-plus.in

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he city police, in another operation, nabbed five persons involved in the Bhaskar Nagar shootout case in the city. The arrested persons were identified as Sudip Biswas (32) from Tura in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya who lives in Jalukbari area, Kashem Ali (23) and Jaded Khan (28) from Kamrup, Amir Ali (35) of Barpeta and Dipankar Deka (28) from Tamulpur in Baksa District. The gang followed and shot a city based trader Dilip Banik who was returning home after shutting his jewellery shop located at Bhaskar Nagar at Kalapahar. But why did the gang shoot Banik? Was there any enmity or it was guided by some other motive? G Plus looks into the incident.

5 arrested in Bhaskar Nagar shootout case

Rahul Chanda

Police arrest five in connection with Bhaskar Nagar shootout Police recover Rs. 2,400, an iPad and some mobile phones

The incident On Monday night the Kalapahar area was in a state of shock as there was news that a shootout had taken place in the area and miscreants tried to kill a jewellery shop owner. As on any other day, Dilip Banik and his wife were travelling back on a scooter after shutting their jewellery shop located at Bhaskar Nagar, Kalapahar. Suddenly four men, their faces covered with black masks and helmets, on two motor bikes, waylaid them and attempted to snatch a bag which the miscreants believed contained the day’s earnings.

According to local police, when the couple resisted, the miscreants pepper sprayed their eyes. The wife who was carrying the bag was injured during the assault while one of the miscreants took out a gun and shot Banik in his left leg before fleeing the spot.

According to the wife and eyewitnesses, the miscreants fired two rounds, one of which hit Banik. He was then rushed to Hayat Hospital located at Odalbakhra where he is still under medication. Banik’s wife at that time did not have any idea about who the miscreants were.

The arrest City police, talking to G Plus, said that all the five members arrested have confessed to their involvement in the crime. The police officials did not want to give much details of the operation as some more people were involved who are still absconding and will be

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Few more people are yet to be nabbed Police is still investigating the case and some more facts might come to light The motive of the crime was robbery The jewellery shop owner was under observation of the miscreants for quite some time

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In another crackdown police arrested five members of a gang involved in a shootout at Bhaskar Nagar, few more to be nabbed nabbed soon. Police said the gang of dacoits followed Banik and his wife that night and tried to snatch the bag carrying the day’s earnings. A team of city police crime branch and the local police (Fatasil Ambari) jointly worked on the case and arrested the five gang members. Sudip Biswas lives in Jalukbari area, Kasim Ali in Boko, Amir Ali in Kotabari, Dipankar Deka in Tamulpur and Jaded Khan at Phooltali. A highly placed source in the police said that the local police and crime branch with specific inputs arrested the five and later found that the inputs were correct.

Modus operandi The police source said that the motive of the crime was robbery and the gang was following Banik and his activities on a daily basis. Sudip Biswas originally hails from Tura and he started his career by working in a jewellery shop there. Later he came to Guwahati and worked in a few jewellery shops. The police doubt that Sudip might have known Banik from before and the police are still investigating that angle. Sudip with Aamir, who lives in the Katahbari

area, planned the crime and accordingly arranged the bikes. The police have not yet recovered the gun used in the crime but claim that it will be recovered soon. The gang members took their positions before Banik closed his shop on 5th May and as soon as Banik reached an isolated place with his wife on their scooter, the four gang members waylaid the victims and looted them. The police recovered Rs. 2,400 from them, an iPad, and few mobile phones. A few more members were also directly or indirectly involved and who are still on the run. The police are also inves-

tigating if the miscreants have previous criminal records.

Guwahati, as a metro, is gradually witnessing various crimes and the trends of the crimes are changing.

The immigrants from other places come here seeking work and in the end when they do not find any work, slip to criminal activities. Interestingly in such a scenario, even after the formation of a commissionerate, the tenant verification is still not a mandate in the city which is indeed concerning. rahul.chanda@g-plus.in

Weather report for the week Guwahati

SUN 19 June

MON 20 June

TUE 21 June

WED 22 June

THU 23 June

FRI 24 June

Scattered tstorms

Heavy Rain

Numerous showers

Heavy rain

Rain

Broken Clouds

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24 / 28 °C

23 / 31 °C

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18 June

Widely scattered tstorms

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Society

City markets flooded with varieties of Ramadan Food

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Different varieties of sewai are available in the market during the ongoing Ramadan month as the item holds importance during Iftaar

uring the month of Ramadan, the market gets flooded with different varieties of sewai as it is regarded as one of the valuable items during Iftar. Speaking to G Plus, one of the sellers, Gulam Mustafa said, “There are 3 to 4 qualities of sewai in my shop. Patna Laccha, Kolkata Laccha, Banarasi Laccha and Siliguri. The Patna Laccha costs Rs. 120 per kg, Kolkata also Rs. 120 per kg, Banarasi is Rs. 150 per kg and Siliguri is Rs. 70.

The sewai comes from these regions as there is no production in Assam.”

Mustafa said that people in Assam don’t take the initiative for the production of sewai. Since sewai is intended as a traditional food item for Muslims during Iftar, it has traditionally been brought in from outside the state.

“Other than the Muslim community, other communities of people also buy sewai in large quantities to offer it to the poor who cannot afford to buy although it is a traditional food item and is intended to be consumed as a holy food after namaz,” said Mustafa.

There is also another quality which comes in a container - ghee sewai - which is preferred by 10 out of 100 people as most people opt for the local ones only. “We also sell products like Ajua Al Madinah at Rs. 1000 in 400 gm, Date Crown Rs. 130 for half kg, Al-Azawi Rs. 100 for 400 gm, Fardh Dates Rs. 100 for 500

Prices of Different varieties of Sewai

Patna Laccha Rs. 120 per kg Kolkata Laccha Rs. 120 per kg Banarasi Laccha Rs. 150 per kg Siliguri Laccha Rs. 70 per kg Ajua Al Madinah Rs. 1000 (400 gm) Date Crown Rs. 130 (half kg) Haldiram Sewai Rs. 120 (500 gm)

gm, kaccha khejur Rs. 150 (500 gm).

These are also the products needed in Iftar,” informed Mustafa.

Another shopkeeper, Santosh Kumar said, “I have three qualities of Sewai - Laccha which sold at Rs. 70 – Rs. 100 per kg, Phani Rs. 100-120 per kg and Haldiram sewai which comes in a container and is sold at Rs. 120

(500 gm) and Rs. 180. The Haldiram sewai comes from Kolkata and the others come from Patna and Siliguri. I brought 10-15 quintals for the month of Ramadan as people want the sewai daily.”

Santosh said that Assam has no production as the water and climate in the state is not suitable. The mar-

ket is not good at present but after some days it will pick up as this is the light item which keeps the health good when it is prepared with milk and dry fruits which are healthy.

Santosh also said that this year the branded ones like the kind from Haldiram have been sold in large quantities as people are more hygiene

conscious.

Hasina Ahmed, one of the customers said, “Sewai is an important item during the month of Ramadan as we have to take some sweet dishes after Iftar and sewai is considered to be the sacred food. We also offer sewai to guests and also donate to the poor who cannot afford to buy.”

During Iftaar, a sweet dish is important and sewai is the item which needs to be taken as it is prepared with milk and dry fruits, which are healthy. During the Iftaar period, chickpea (chana), ginger water and date palm (khajur) is necessary to break the fast.

On the occasion of Ramadan, the Masjid Community of the city has invited a chef from Lucknow to provide an opportunity to the people to have Lucknow food here in the city.

The special items of Lucknow that are being prepared include Mughlai Paratha which costs Rs. 160. The other items are Shahi Halwa at Rs. 240 for 250 gm, 10-12 varieties of sweets of which the special is Makhan & Khajur sweet. There are also five types of halwa available in the shop. Another item which is included in the menu is Chicken Masala which costs Rs. 100 and comes 2 pieces to a plate and Chicken Roast, which costs Rs. 80 in one plate and contains 1 large piece.

The Lucknow delicacy also has a special item, Chicken Biryani at Rs. 140. juthika.baruah@g-plus.in

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Apollo Group of Hospitals to provide world-class healthcare in International Hospital

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nternational Hospital will soon commence operations under the facility of the Apollo Hospital Group to provide the best of treatments to the people of northeast. The group has outlined plans to transform the present state of patient care and the availability of treatment options.

Dr. Rupali Basu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Region, Apollo Hospital Group said that the Apollo Group emphasizes clinical excellence, quality, service excellence and technological excellence. “Our arrival in the region marks the start of a complete transformation of healthcare services in this part of the country. Our stateof-the-art processes and procedures will deliver world class excellence and best results for the residents of the region with the convenience of familiar surroundings,” said Dr. Basu.

The doctor said that the Apollo hospitals in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai treated a huge number of patients from the northeast region and the maximum number of cases was cancer-related. “At first, cardiac and neurosurgery will be introduced with the super-speciality facility and thereafter tumour borne cancer treatment will be started.

The treatment of cancer in the early stages is very important since 3032% of it is curable if it gets treated in the 1st stage. The non-communicable diseases which are basically lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are increasing and the people who travel outside the region for treatment will now have access to the best facilities right here in the city itself at a reasonable cost,” Dr. Basu informed.

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fied with the treatment which they provide and therefore have to rush elsewhere for better treatment. In order to get the best facility, it is not only the doctors who will provide the best treatment but the quality of treatment is tied in with the improvement of modern equipment and the presence of trained technicians and staff which are lacking in many of the existing hospitals.

People in the city allege that the private sector hospitals are money-making machines and that there is frequent miscommunication between the patients and the doctors to which Dr. Basu replied that com-

hile most of the city was submerged in floods another untoward incident left a shop devastated. Fire broke out at Darpan, a salon in the second floor of SB Complex in Ganeshguri on Wednesday and within a span of a few minutes destroyed every nook and corner of the salon. The fire took place at around 3 pm on Wednesday, 15th June due a short circuit in the air-conditioner. Before anyone could comprehend the situation and take any damage control step, the fire spread all through the shop destroying around Rs. 20 lakhs worth of property. “The interior of the salon was fabricated with plywood so the fire spread even faster and before anyone could take any precautionary step the fire spread through the entire shop. It was within a span of five minutes that the entire shop was burnt down. Although fire fighters arrived in time but the shop could not be saved,” stated Papori Dutta, owner of the salon.

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munication between a doctor and a patient is very important. The patient or the attendants should know about the condition of the patient or the reports should be discussed with the attendants so that they are suitably informed about the patient’s treatment plan. “Doctors can do their best to save a patient’s life and it is the responsibility of the doctors to try their best to cure a patient but sometimes it happens that some patients do not respond to the medicine and when a patient dies people think that it is the negligence of the doctor,” Dr. Basu said.

Dr. Rupali Basu addressing the media

The objective of the acquisition is to strengthen the leadership of Apollo Hospitals in the hospital space and to enhance its presence in the northeast where it already has a strong brand equity. The new facilities to be set up are open-heart surgery, oncology and major organ transplants except kidney. The kidney transplantation facility is already present. One lakh square feet space will be created for these new facilities.

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Suderashan Public School felicitates hslc rank holders

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felicitation function was organized at Suderashan Public School 14th June 2016 to felicitate Shri Rajdeeep Nath (4th ), Shri Kaustavmoni Saikia (8th ), Md Sarwar Ahmed (14th ), Shri Mayukh Nath (16th ) and Shri Manas Pratim Chaliha (18th ), the five rank holders of Suderashan Public School, erstwhile Disneyland High School, in the 2016 HSLC Examination, by the School Management, Teachers and Students, with presentation of a bouquet of flowers, citation and a gift voucher to each as a token of appreciation for their exceptional performance.

Ganeshguri fire damages property worth Rs. 20 lakh order to contain the damage. The situation could only be controlled after a struggle of around an hour and could halt the fire from spreading to nearby establishments. Although there were seven people including employees and clients present when the fire broke out, each of them managed to escape without any injury. The fire-fighters had to break the glass windows in order to provide an outlet to the smoke emitting from the fire. Meanwhile, what might raise eyebrows is that the electricity remained unabridged for over an hour. Officials of the electricity department arrived after almost an hour of the fire breaking out. Due to the same the mains could not be disconnected and this elevated the risk of another mishap at the same spot.

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NEVER SAY NEVER!

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h, he came calling/Last night, cloaked/In a surreal, almost/Paradoxical shroud./A bugle distant, /Before the next journey!

“Whoever controls the media, controls the mind.” He would oft quote this favourite and powerful statement by Jim Morrison, when there is a serious discussion on politics, in an informal gathering.

There has been an absolute conflict of feelings amongst friends, family and political associates ever since the news of the sudden demise of the Congress leader, the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee spread like wild fire on the morning of 16th June as he passed over to a different plane after massive heart seizures. Emotions have been running high in every nook and cranny of the state and everybody associated with him are wondering how they will be able to chronicle his unfinished story!

Anjan Dutta has been a fine example of a self-made and selftaught man. Having worked his way up from where he started as the President of the Assam Pradesh

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Youth Congress from 1990 to 1992 to being the President of the APCC, he has had a huge fan following, especially amongst the young people. His ideas have excited their minds and inspired quite a number of them. Most of them now vouch that they have

lost more than a leader. They have lost a father-figure! Suman Kalyan Bora, the Vice-President of the State NSUI, says that Anjan Sir had tremendous faith in them. “During the booth micro-management programme, we had the desire to work for the party. When we approached

Fire safety department faces heat

ccording to a recent report released by the Assam State Fire Service Organisation in Guwahati, more than 700 people have lost their lives all over the state in fire related accidents. All over, about 30,000 incidents were reported and in most of the cases, the delay of the fire authorities to mount a quick presence was the reason why the fire couldn’t be contained. The dismal condition of the fire departments all over the state is a cause of rising concern. Most fire related deaths have reportedly occurred due to the deplorable condition of the fire safety department including severe shortage of manpower.

According to the official report that seemed to be a plea for help, the fire department could only respond to phone calls but could not carry out most major operations. “The fire service department across the state has responded to a total of 30,263 fire calls since 2005. There were more than 5000 major fire calls attended in the time frame too. At least 721 people

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died in fire accidents between 2005 and August 2015.”

According to fire safety guidelines, it is mandatory for every urban locality to have a fire station within every 10 sq. kms. For rural areas, there has to be at least one fire safety cell in every 50 sq. kms. Going by this estimate, the actual requirement of fire stations in the state is somewhere around 1,400 whereas at present, the state has some 117 fire stations. According to officials of the State Fire Department, limited manpower is the biggest hurdle for the department.

“Though the department has been equipped with some updated technology supports, shortage of adequate manpower and unscientific construction in the urban areas has added to the worry. The city though needs proper water outlets dedicatedly for emergency fire service at various vulnerable points, such mechanism is still a distant dream here.”

Over the years the Assam State Fire Service Organisation has been

equipped with several high grade equipments. Hi tech equipments like Water Mist and fire fighting system motorcycle mounted, inflatable emergency lighting system, breathing apparatus set, high pressure breathing air compressor machine, fire entry suit and smoke exhauster have been provided to the department but without sufficient manpower the end results are not much. “Besides fire-fighting, the organisation has to regularly carry out inspection of both public, private, commercial buildings and issue no-objection-certificates (NOC) as per their fire safety standards as well as take out drives for creating awareness. The staff crunch has affected severely,” the official added. In the last decade, at least 328 people were saved by fire fighters. “At least 514 others received minor and major injuries since 2005. Properties worth over Rs 586 crores were damaged too in these fire incidents,” the report said. bipasa.saikia@g-plus.in

him in his office, he was highly pleased with our enthusiasm and spirit. Anjan da encouraged us by saying that he will make sure we are able to put our energy in the right place. However, there were some senior Congress workers, who thought we will be unable to deliver. In spite of all the odds and the criticism, he went on to choose a team from NSUI and we were given the opportunity to work extensively at the ground level.” For people like Sumon, Anjan Dutta’s death is irreparable.

Who will guide them now, they ask, with a choked voice?

It was one summer afternoon of 2015, during one of his informal conversations at Rajiv Bhawan, of which I was a part too, that he started narrating about the journey of his magazine, now titled ‘Mahekiya Anubhuti.’ He had his literary inclinations since his days as a college student and spent several passionate hours planning on ‘creating something interesting.’ It was 1972 when he finally came up with the name for the magazine: Anubhuti. However, ten years later, for several different and diffi-

cult reasons, the magazine stopped being published. Anjan Dutta Sir, though bereaved had a never-saydie spirit and from the beginning of 2007, he restarted the magazine, with a brand new name, “Deuboria Anubhuti” and again in April, 2013, the much-read magazine was repackaged as “Mahekia Anubhuti”, with contributions from a wide spectrum of individuals.

For people like me who love to go the literary way during a conversation, Anjan Dutta Sir has been a very big source of inspiration for me. He has always coaxed me to write more and read more.

For me, he said, it is important to know about the history of politics, about the Congress. “There can be no good writing without knowing about the past,” he had told me.

Anjan Dutta Sir’s space can never be filled by anyone but him.

I consider myself fortunate to have had some precious literary conversations with this leader par excellence. So, when in the beginning of this year, Anjan Dutta Sir gave me his book titled “Xomoye Kubai Jai” in two parts, I was overjoyed. A gift precious!

Interactional event for financial distributors to be organised in the city

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oundation of Independent Financial Advisors (FIFA), a forum for the education and development of the Independent financial advisor community, is organising an interactional event, FIFA Konnect, for all the mutual fund distributors on June 18. As the name suggests, the event will serve as a common platform for them to connect and network with the industry’s top brass and gain valuable insights which will help them service investors efficiently.

The event will be a full day affair hosted by FIFA at Hotel Lily that will witness eminent speakers from FIFA and various Asset Management Companies like Mr. Nilesh Shah, MD – Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd., Mr. Navneet Munot, Chief Investment Officer – SBI Funds Management, Mr. Pradipta Barua, EVP & Regional Head – UTI among others addressing financial advisors from all over northeast. The underlying objective of the event is to offer participants a platform to

interact with the stalwarts from the industry and some of the leading national voices, to share their experiences and knowledge on different topics. Spread over multiple power-packed sessions, panel discussion and gripping interactions, the event seeks to give delegates the most directed insights from the industry.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Roopa Venkatkrishnan, Secretary, FIFA said, “Knowledge seminars such as FIFA Konnect help our members connect and engage themselves with experts in the industry building a valuable resource for our members by getting updates on new practices and trends that are evolving in different parts of the country.”

Foundation of Independent Financial Advisors (FIFA) is a common platform for Independent Financial advisors to proactively interact with policy makers and to educate and empower its members to render proper advisory services to the growing investor class of India.

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Biking queens on a 10-nation tour move to Manipur from Guwahati

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The lady bikers from Surat have taken the initiative of promoting the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save the lives of young female children

Lady bikers from Surat on a 10-nation bike tour for the first time 10,000 Kilometres to be covered within 40 days

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our lady bikers from Surat who are on a 10-nation tour for the promotion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign have completed riding through Nepal and Bhutan and are well on their way to carrying their message across the nations of southeast Asia.

Even as trafficking of girls is increasing in the country, the four bikers namely Dr. Sarika Mehta, who is a psychologist by profession, Yugma Desai, Durraiya Tapiya and Khyati Desai have taken the initiative to spread the message that female children are not a burden to the society.

“Girls are regarded as the burden of society in most parts of the country. To promote the fact that girls play an important role in our society and in our nation, PM Narendra Modi launched the campaign of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and to promote the culture we have taken this initiative so that people from across the world understand that girls should be provided with a proper education,” said Dr. Sarika.

The bike rally was flagged off on 4th June at Surat. While 14,700 bikers have participated in the rally from Icchapore to Kamrej, the four lady bikers will cover 10,000 kms covering a total of ten different countries including India. The other countries on their route include Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Dr. Sarika commented that it has been very challenging because women are

treated differently in society and the word ‘woman’ itself brings a sense of negativity in the minds of many people. “It is a very unique experience as some of the roads are very narrow and rough. With the onset of monsoons, it becomes even more difficult to ride as the roads become slippery. There are some places where we can’t even halt and we have to stand on the bike as we ride,” said Dr. Sarika.

Several years ago, sonography done on pregnant women was for the overall development of the child but the procedure has been misused resulting in many instances of female foeticide. “The bike rally has been supported by different organi-

sations and NGOs. During the rally we halted at many places and we have interacted with the media and local orphanages and discussed about the issue of trafficking in women. To reduce the number of trafficking cases, education is important and therefore we have proposed to schools to offer mid-day meals to children in order to alleviate their hunger. Meals would provide children an incentive to attend school and further the goal of providing them with an education,” Dr. Sarika added.

‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ is a Government of India scheme that aims to generate awareness and improve the efficiency of welfare ser-

vices targeted towards women.

The countries that the four women are travelling to have the maximum number of cases of human trafficking, child trafficking and female abuse. This expedition is unique in many ways as it is being carried out by women with a social message intended for all the countries that they are planning on visiting.

According to census data, the child sex ratio (0–6 years) in India was 927 girls per 1,000 boys in 2001, which dropped drastically to 918 girls for every 1,000 boys in 2011. A 2012 UNICEF report has ranked India 41st among 195 countries. The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) Scheme

The bike rally has been taken out to promote ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign

was introduced in October 2014 to address the issue of the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR). This is being implemented through a national campaign with a special focus on selected districts throughout India that have a low CSR. This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

The rally will be completed in 40 days and the bikers’ message spread through all the countries that they traverse. The business community of Surat has sponsored the rally. juthika.baruah@g-plus.in

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Newly formed body of ACA to focus on future of cricket in the state

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he long awaited annual general meeting of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) was held on 12th June at the Barsapara cricket stadium here. It was after a delay of two years that the election took place with lesser zest than expected as the new office bearers were selected without an election or any objection from any quarter.

The meeting was presided over by former president Gautam Roy. Justice (retired) C R Sharma, who was appointed as observer by the Gauhati High Court, was also present in the meeting. Without wasting much time the officials constituted the new committee of the association. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s name was proposed as the new president and as no one objected to the decision the house allowed Roy and Sarma to constitute the new set of office bearers. They did it after a brief meeting in a separate room. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was selected as chief patron of the new committee. Gautam Roy and Sports Minister Naba Doley were included in the committee as patrons. Pradip Buragohain was elected as the new secretary of the association while Manindra Nath Saikia got the post of treasurer. Bikash Baruah and Ghanashyam Baruah were also included in the governing body as ex-officio members.

Talking to media persons after the meeting, the new president Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he will try to maintain transparency in the activities of the association. “The new committee will work closely with former cricketers to take forward the game in the state,”

Sarma stated adding that the completion of remaining 10% of work left in the stadium will be the immediate priority.

“I will take Gautam Roy alongside and within a short span of time we should be able to get it done. ACA will be clean from now on and I can assure you that new days are coming and along with ex-players and our well wishers we will work towards the development of the game in the state,” Sarma said. Later, the stadium will be inaugurated at a glittering function and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited to it.

On the steps for the development of cricket in Assam newly elected secretary Pradip Buragohain said that it is a good committee with a dynamic leader as the president and the committee will work for the benefit of the players.

“We will soon have a meeting where the new committee will discuss on developing cricket in the state as well as the infrastructure. We have a sports loving Chief Minister and we are very much optimistic that he will

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help. The committee that we have has experience in the field of sports and have successfully run associations in parts of Assam. Our focus will be on the future of cricket and players of the State. We will try to promote players at the national level. Even after getting 53 wickets why Krishna Das could not book a spot is one matter we will look at,” Buragohain stated to G Plus.

“Almost 90% of the construction work at the Barsapara stadium has been completed and the remaining 10% will be completed soon. We are also hopeful that we will receive assistance and guidance from the BCCI president Anurag Thakur,” said Pradip Buragohain.

However, the inclusion of the names of Bikash Baruah and Gautam Roy among the committee members raises several speculations with allegations of various financial and other irregularities keep during their tenure keep surfacing. On this Buragohain informed that the lawful proceedings will be taken on the allegations.

He further added that it is according to cricket constitution that the names of ex-president, ex-secretary and extreasurer have to be included in the committee members. “It was according to the constitution of ICC that names

Miss North East and Mister North East reach their final milestones

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ega Entertainment, north east’s largest fashion and pageant event organizer, announced the dates of the grand finale of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East and Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East today at Reliance Trends, Lachit Nagar. The Mega Entertainment authorities announced that the Grand Finale of Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East, supported by Reliance Trends, Radisson Blu, Vodafone U, Axe Signature and State Bank of India, will be held on 18th June, 2016 from 7 onwards.

On 19th June, 2016, 7 pm onwards, ITA Cultural Complex will host the Grand Finale of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East, which has been supported

by Reliance Trends, Radisson Blu, Vodafone U and State Bank of India.

The finalists have been chosen through a series of auditions held in Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Shillong, Silchar, Agartala, Imphal and Guwahati last month. Through these auditions, the pageant organizers have shortlisted 49 women, who will vie for the coveted title of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East, and 44 men will compete to become the most desirable man of the region, and to win the title of Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East. The two events are inspired by fashionpreneur and the powerhouse of fashion & pag-

eant industry Abhijit Singha.

Sunsilk Mega Miss North East, celebrating its 14th edition, will feature some of the most beautiful young women of the north east, who will be joined by popular radio jockey from RED FM RJ Nabish, who will be hosting the pageant. During the strong competition the contestants will be judged in three categories: traditional wear, evening gown presentation and personality interview. Jessica Marbaniang from Meghalaya, Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2015, will crown the winner at the conclusion of the pageant.

The press meet was addressed by Abhijit Singha, Founder of Mega Entertainment and Managing Director of the two pageants, who said, “Over the last few years, Sunsilk Mega Miss North East and Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East have evolved dramatically to become the leading pageants of the northeastern region.

Our responsibility does not culminate with mere crowning of the winners.

Our actual mission is to give our winners an international platform from where their dreams can take flight.

This year, with the support of ICSI, our winners will get an opportunity to travel across the South East Asian countries, thus giving them an opportunity to study the myriad cultures of

the different countries that will help groom them for the global fashion industry as well.”

“Also, as in our previous years, the winner of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East will get an opportunity to walk on the ramp of Lakmé Fashion Week for Reliance Trends, another feat that even well established models rarely achieve”, he added.

Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East is now celebrating its 7th edition. During the competition, the

contestants will be judged in four categories: traditional wear, Black Suit presentation, Reliance Trends collection and personality interview as they vie to become the “most desirable man of northeast”. Babul Boro from Assam, Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East 2015, will coronate the winner at the conclusion of the pageant.

Besides the regular screening process, Mega Entertainment has also initiated an online voting campaign through its Fast Track partner Voda-

of former members were included among the committee. The clause in the constitution helps in keeping track of past proceedings and help the newly formed body to be in loop,” Buragohain informed.

Meanwhile, Himanta Biswa Sarma’s tenure at the helm may not be of full duration if Lodha Committee’s recommendations of any minister or government employee not holding any designation in BCCI are implemented.

The newly formed body: Chief patron: Sarbananda Sonowal Patrons: Gautam Roy and Naba Doley President: Himanta Biswa Sarma Vice Presidents: Babul Hore, Romen Dutta, Parikhit Dutta, Anil Bora, Niloy Dutta, Rihan Daimary and Devajit Saikia Secretary: Pradip Buragohain Treasurer: Manindra Nath Saikia Joint Secretaries: Ajoy Kr Sarma, Sanjib Handique and Muktabul Hussain Assistant Secretaries: Kamakhya Saikia, Imdad Hussain, Sushanta Biswa Sarma and Sujit Chowdhury Secretary umpire’s board: Parimal Sinha General Body members: Sanatan Das, Amol Barua, Biswanath Saha, Ratul Teron, Prakash Deka, Pradip Kr Hazarika, Dr Achyut Borthakur, Rajesh Bora, Bhakti Medhi, Dr Brojen Gohain, Pranabjit Chaliha, Bikash Baruah (ExOffico Member) and Ghanashyam Baruah (Ex-Offico Member). kalyan.deb@g-plus.in

fone U for the contestants of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East and Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East.

The contestant who gets the highest number of likes will be adjudged the Vodafone U Fast Track Entry Winner who will get a direct entry into the semifinals, thus taking them a step closer to their dream.

The Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2016 prize package includes: cash prize of Rs 50000, gifts from pageant sponsors, opportunity to become the face of Sunsilk’s print and outdoor campaigns and an opportunity to walk the biggest fashion event of the country Lakmé Fashion Week for Reliance Trends in Mumbai. The Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East 2016 prize package includes: cash prize of Rs. 50,000, gifts from pageant sponsors, opportunity to become a showstopper during North East Fashion Weekend.

Besides, winners of both the pageants will win travel opportunities in South East Asian countries with ICSI, professional representation by Mega Entertainment, portfolio shoot

by Rahul’s Spectrum, public relations and reputation management for one year by Life’s Purple. The winners will also be offered a professional grooming session, which would guide them further on how to carry themselves forward in the professional sphere.

Moreover, the winners also get the opportunity to walk the ramp in various national and international shows.

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he Ambubachi Mela, which is one of the biggest annual festivals in the city, is set to take place from the 22nd to the 26th of this month. Around 15 lakh devotees are expected to attend the festival from all over the country. Tantriks and sadhus, draped in red and saffron robes and flaunting long dreadlocked hair and beards, are already thronging towards the Shakti Shrine of Goddess Kamakhya along with thousands of devotees. The district administration has initiated many measures to ensure that the Mela is organized as efficiently as possible. Arrangements are being actively implemented to provide decent accommodations to the attendees, an efficient distribution of food items, a reliable supply of drinking water and uninterrupted power.

Administration extends full facilities, vigil for a smooth Ambubachi camped at the Sonaram HS School playground. The camp at the Old Pandu Railway Station will be served by the Shukreswar Baba Seva Samiti and the Bhootnath Vikahs Samiti. The Hanuman Dharmik Seva Samiti will supply the camp at the Kamakhya Station while the Ma Kamakhya Seva Trust, Kamakhya Sevadham Samiti, Dispur Seva Samiti and the Atal Chatra Seva Samiti will feed the Naharbari and Bongshi Bagan camps.

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Camp accommodations will be provided to the pilgrims at the Kamakhya railway station, Pandunath Devalaya, Naharbari, Bangshi Bagan and Sonaram High School. The Kamrup Metro district administration has instructed all the camps to be ready to accept pilgrims from the 19th June onwards. The Ambubachi Mela Parichalana Committee of the Kamakhya Devalaya has also accepted responsibility for providing additional accommodations to the Mela attendees and has organized camps at various locations around the temple’s premises.

Along with the provision of basic amenities such as toilets, electricity, food and water, several security and traffic officials will be deployed within and around the temple and camps to provide for the smooth functioning of the Mela. Departments such as the GMC, PHE and PWD, among others, will be working hand in hand to assure the safety and comfort of the Mela’s pilgrims.

District Administration The district administration along with several of the city’s departments is in the process of putting into place temporary lavatories, flood lighting covering strategic areas, drinking water with reservoir facilities, additional cleaning staff and garbage disposal trucks. One hundred additional city buses will be operating to ease the burden on public transportation. ACS officers have been given responsibilities to ensure that the Mela celebrations progress smoothly.

Keeping in mind the scale of congregation during the Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills adjoining the Brahmaputra River, the river police here has planned to create a special ‘sector’ for dedicated vigilance during the festivity. This sector will maintain riverside vigilance on the Pandu-Bharalumukh stretch of the river. The sadhus and visitors usually gather on this stretch.

This will be a deviation from the river police’s usual patrolling sector that begins in Sualkuchi behind the airport and continues all the way to the governor’s residence.

On the ground, the city police has taken extensive security measures.

More than 150 CCTv cameras have been installed, parking facilities have been created in selected areas and round-the-clock medical assistance made available. Transportation will be provided from the Guwahati railway station and the ASTC bus station to the Kamakhya foothills. Police officials have also informed the public that the routes of all small and medium sized commercial vehicles will be modified from the 22nd of June through the 26th. Additional police personnel will be present as well as NCC volunteers.

“We are expecting a huge number of visitors from West Bengal, Bihar,

Jharkhand, Odisha and northeast along with other parts of the country,” said an official of Kamrup Metropolitan, adding, “Around 500 volunteers will be engaged during the Mela days for a hassle-free visit to the temple.”

Bhandara Bhandaras are an important source of sustenance to the Mela’s devotees. As in years past, bhandaras in the Nilachal Hill will be carried out in Naharbari. The bhandaras will operate in accordance with guidelines issued by the district administration.

The top priorities will be the provision of safe drinking water, clean dining areas, the presence of volunteers and the restricted use of plastic. The Maa Kamakhya Than Bhaktamandal, the Fancy Bazar Bolbom Seva Samiti and the Marwari Yuva Mancha are slated to provide food to the devotees

Prior to the Mela, an organizing body has been formed by the Kamakhya Devalaya called the Ambubachi Mela Parichalana Samiti. Its responsibility is to ensure the smooth functioning of the Mela. Besides the initiatives taken by the District Administration, the Samiti will continue to serve its purpose by providing shelter, food, electricity, water and toilets for the devotees since the gathering will be on a larger scale within the temple premise.

Addressing a press conference on 12th June, the Ambubachi Mela Parichalana Committee of Kamakhya Devalaya said that two camps with a capacity to accommodate 10,000 devotees has been set up at the Naharbari and Bangshi Bagan areas for the first time.

“We are expecting a total footfall of 20-25 lakh pilgrims. All facilities including food, drinking water, and medical support will be provided in the camps. A total of four routes have been identified for entry and exit purposes. The two main entry points will be at Naharbari-Bhairabi temple-Guest House-Main Gate and at Parking-Krishna Mandir-Bhairabi Temple-Guest House-Main Gate,” officials of the committee said.

The two exit points will be at northern side Gate of the main temple-Tiniali-Bhubaneswari RoadVIP Parking-road in front of Siddheswar-New Parking.

“The entire Nilachal hill had been declared as a no-tobacco zone since January 1, 2016, and consumption and sale of tobacco products will not be allowed. We have also urged the district administration to enforce the tobacco ban strictly,” the office-bearers said.

The Kamakhya Devalaya administration will also be opening its website www.maakamakhyadevalaya. org soon, from which devotees will be able to collect relevant information.

Other initiatives taken by the committee are the construction of pandals at various places, a marketcum-fair at the Nilachal grounds,

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Ambubachi Mela is to take place from the 22nd to 26th of this month Around 15 lakh devotees from various parts of the country are expected to visit the Mela The nribritti is scheduled at 7:26.31 pm on Saturday, 25th June However, the temple will be opened for devotees at around 7 am on 26th June Clothed in red and saffron robes, tantriks and sadhus flaunting long dreadlocked hair and beard are a major attraction of the Mela

provision of 24 hour electric facilities on approach roads and internal roads, the illumination of temples, engagement of extra security personnel, CCTv cameras and the recruitment of around a thousand volunteers from various agencies, to name just a few.

Meanwhile, the Kamakhya temple will be closed after the performance of the traditional snan, puja and other rituals. “No darshan will be allowed to devotees from 22nd to 25th June. The nribritti is scheduled at 7:26.31 pm on Saturday, 25th June but the temple will remain closed for devotees on that day as well. The temple door will be opened for devotees around 7 am on 26th June,” the officials informed.

It is believed that the deity residing there, Devi Kamakhya, goes through her menstrual cycle for the first three days. No farming or auspicious activity takes place and even the temple remains shut. On the fourth day, the goddess is bathed and decorated and worshipping this ‘pure’ form is said to bring good luck. Sanyasins and Pandas from around the country assemble at the Kamakhya temple during this period.

Donning red clothes, people in large numbers wait outside the temple for the fourth day, when the temple reopens.

Large numbers of devotees make a mad rush when the temple reopens to receive the unique ‘prasad’ which is small bits of cloth, which are supposedly moist with the menstrual fluid of Goddess Kamakhya that is considered highly auspicious and powerful. Ambubachi Mela, also known as the Ambubasi festival, is held annually during the monsoon in the Kamakhya Devi Temple at Guwahati, Assam. Sanyasins and Pandas from around the country assemble at the Kamakhya temple during this period. kalyan.deb@g-plus.in

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Concentrated area: Gopinath Nagar Ward number 15 Sub-division 15(a) Councillor Sumit Das Phone number 9864032518 Area sabha member Krishna Das

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Shambles of a road leaves people of Gopinath Nagar in distress A plorable with each day that the city gets rainfall. The list of problems does not end there as traffic congestion and accidents are regular occurrences caused due to the road condition.

“The main cause of damage of the road is rainfall. Heavy vehicles ply through the road all day. Thus, the craters got bigger once the damage was caused. Until around six months ago, the condition was much better and even during last year’s monsoon the road condition can be stated to have been good. Such is the condition now that accidents take place almost every day. Even a few days ago, a boy riding a bike stumbled on a chuckhole and was about to fall under a bus. It was a

near miss,” stated Mihir Dutta, a shopkeeper in the area.

“Five to six hours of traffic jam is a regular occurrence. I recently witnessed a congestion that lasted for almost ten hours starting from around 9 am to 7 pm,” Dutta added.

While the condition near Arya Vidyapeeth College is due to rainfall, the deplorable condition of the road near Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute is due to rainwater flowing down from the surrounding hills. Concrete blocks were laid near the Birubari Tiniali area last year but apparently the material could not last against a few months’ downpour. A temporary repair job was carried out last year but the ma-

terial wore off after this year’s early downpour. It was informed by locals that the material used was stones and sand-dust and wasn’t pitched.

Nitu Das, a resident of the area, was distraught after heavy downpour on Wednesday and Thursday night made life miserable. “It’s deplorable.

Filthy water gets spilled over you while walking down the stretch. It has been several months and there is barely a lukewarm response to the condition.

They should have mended the road last year that could have prevented such condition.”

Echoing similar thoughts, Rashmi Chanda, a resident of Birubari said, “The condition is pathetic for one

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round a 300 m stretch of AK Azad Road connecting the Sharabbhatti Chariali to Birubari and further links to several areas has been in shambles for the past several months. A ride, forget about a walk, across the road is fraught with danger. Barring a couple of metres of the road that is comparatively walkable, there are stretches which are not motorable on a rainy day or any other day. Slush and filthy water spilling from the chuckholes all over is what this stretch is all about. Since monsoon has hit the city early this year, the condition of the road welcomes disaster after every down pour.

The road remains packed with vehicles throughout the day and establishments such as Arya Vidyapeeth College, Kalicharan Nursing home and Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute beefs up the footfall in the area. From slow moving vehicles to commercial vehicles, trekkers, auto rickshaws and buses ply through the road for most part of the day. However, the speed of the traffic goes for a toss in this particular stretch known as Gopinath Nagar. Students of Arya Vidyapeeth, patients travelling to B. Borooah Cancer Institute, shopkeepers of the commercial establishments and local residents have to bear the brunt of the mess while travelling through the stretch.

It is for over six months now that the condition of the road has been such and the situation gets more de-

who has to travel through the road on a daily basis. It has gone from bad to worse since the past few months.

What is more worrisome is that in an area where there are two hospitals and one of which is renowned, the patients have to travel through such conditions. Moreover, for a vehicle owner a car won’t survive for over six months if a person has to drive through such conditions daily. After Wednesday’s downpour vehicles were seen colliding with one another, two-wheeler drivers tripped and fell as the craters could be seen due to flood.”

Locals refer to the potholes as ponds in the midst of the road which is major reason of concern due to flood. Since the part of road in Birubari Tiniali gets covered with water running downhill it elevates the risk of causing road mishaps. However, the part near Arya Vidyapeeth is only hampered due to rainfall. Councillor of the area Sumit Das stated that the condition is caused by the lack of co-ordination among the different departments such as PWD, GMC, etc.

The councillor also informed that a construction was carried out by PWD last year, but the same was halted, for reasons unknown. Right now, Gopinath Nagar road is a miserable hell that people walk and have a camel ride through and live on and just about no one, it would seem, even cares. kalyan.deb@g-plus.in

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Like our Prime Minister says, ‘Na Main Khaunga, Na Kisiko Khane Dunga,’ I will follow the same principle.

ollowing a long deliberation, BJP councillor Mrigen Sarania of Ward No. 10 was unanimously accepted for the post of Mayor in the General Council of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) after the resignation of former Mayor Abir Patra was accepted on 3rd June. Patra’s party, the Congress, had become a minority in the council. Speculation was rife prior to the election of Sarania.

However reliable sources told G Plus that Sarania would be the mayor after all. Thus begins this era where BJP holds power in the Centre, State and now in the municipal body of the city.

G Plus got an opportunity to interact with the newly elected Mayor of the city and got an insight on his strategy to give the city a better shape.

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and streetlights are issues that have to be thoroughly looked into.

On several occasions it has been seen that people are not aware of the several schemes provided by the government.

What can be done by the GMC to address such lack of awareness?

A major problem that the people face is that they do not get the proper information of such schemes. It results in them visiting several government offices, ending up without a fruitful result and finally giving up midway. The government needs to hold awareness campaigns regarding each scheme and the GMC, with some financial support, can hold such campaigns on a regular basis. I will also look forward to make the people, especially the poorer section of the society, aware and provide them the different welfare schemes of the government. I will try to approach different nursing homes in the city so that at least a concession, if not free treatment, can be provided to the poorer people.

Give us a brief about yourself and your political background.

I have been associated with politics since 1994 and along with my studies I have been associated with BJP and the activities of the party. It was in 1997 that I was elected as the president of this ward which was then Ward No. 33 and continued my term till 2003 since I was re-elected in 2000.

I was also the president of East-Guwahati block of Yuba Mancha of BJP. Since 2007 and for three terms I have been the general-secretary of BJP’s Guwahati city district and became the councillor in 2013.

What tilted you towards the idea of representing people and join politics?

There have been several antisocial activities going on around the area, especially the areas surrounding the railway station. It was during my school days that it came to our notice that country liquor was largely sold in and around the area after which we formed the Bishnu Jyoti Sangha in 1989 in order to free the society of such anti-social activities. During the process we could, to some extent, put a halt to such activities in the area despite receiving threats back then. It was since then that I got involved in such social activities. In 1992-93 a development committee named Solapara Unnayan Samiti was formed that looked after issues such as garbage collection and maintaining cleanliness in the area. Through the Samiti I made people aware of their social responsibilities as citizens by interacting with them. Bishnu Jyoti Sangha has been involved in several social activities for the past 27 years and has been organising health camps, providing free treatment and medicine to the poorer section of society among several others. I later joined BJP in 1994 and was elected as the youngest councillor in 2003 at the mere age of 27. I think I am the youngest Mayor till date. Being elected as a councillor has come as a massive responsibility to me. There are problems in the city at every step

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one takes but I am hopeful that with the support of the people I will be able to address their problems.

What are the roles of a Mayor and what is his role at government level?

A Mayor is considered the first citizen of the city and the position holds a lot of prestige.

GMC is a local sub-government body and the Mayor is the chief of the corporation which has the responsibility for the development of the city and the Mayor’s visions are vital. Although, the functions and developmental proceedings are only restricted to GMC areas, a Mayor can persuade the government or concerned ministers to execute any kind of developmental proceedings. I believe that a Mayor is also a part of the government of Assam.

If we talk about bringing changes, as a Mayor what are the things that makes to your priority list?

It will not be easy to bring any rapid change to the city since I do not have any magic lamp that can grant

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my wishes. I am however optimistic of the same at the time. There are certain problems that need to be resolved.

Flash flood tops the list of problems.

It lasts for three to four months but needs to be addressed to the earliest because of sufferings that the people go through. Areas such as Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar and Tarun Nagar are the highlighted areas but there are several other areas that suffer from the same problem. After visiting such places in the city people have come forward and expressed their grievances and problems. It is my prime wish to bring a scientific solution to the problem. Even if not completely bring an end to the problem in the next two years I will at least try to resolve the issue to as great an extent as is possible.

Drinking water is another major issue. However by 2017-18 it can be expected that each household will have 24 hours running water since Gammon and JICA are currently undertaking the water supply project.

Drainage system of the city has to have a scientific construction and rather than flowing around the city it should go through a sloping outlet. Electricity

Leaving aside the main roads, people face major problems from the unconstructed and dilapidated bylanes. What steps will be taken to resolve the problem?

There are around 4-5 departments that look after the roads of the city.

GMDA and PWD, apart from GMC, are the departments that have several roads, by-lanes as well as drainage systems under them. Due to ignorance people keep approaching GMC to resolve the problem. However, according to a principle, the by-lanes will be assigned to GMC and I will approach the government in order to get a concrete solution.

bage collection plan is a success and if not will you come up with a different plan?

During the initial stages we measured the success rate to be around 6070% as all the councillors kept an eye on the door-to-door collection by the NGOs. However, the rate gradually declined due to dereliction of duty.

The NGOs employed 10 people in the initial stages but in order to cut their expenses, they tried to work with 6 to 7 workers. One of my prime motives of inspecting each ward is to get to know from the people about the performance of the NGOs and if the people are getting the desired service against the amount they are paying. I have received complaints from several areas and it has been brought to my notice that the process is not satisfactory. In order to rectify the problem I have talked to the stakeholders to continue the process parallel to the way it was carried out in the first phase.

Garbage collection is a priority and any fault has to be rectified in order to keep Guwahati clean. I urge the people of Guwahati that since it is our own city, we are equally responsible to keep it clean and throw the garbage in the dustbins if representatives of the NGO fail to turn up.

As an individual, do you think that the former Mayor was successful in doing his duty?

It is not up to me to say but several councillors from Congress itself were offended that he was not been able to perform as a Mayor. I would rather not comment anything especially with only two years in hand to complete the unfinished tasks. The post of Mayor is a big responsibility, and I only look forward to performing my duties well.

As a BJP member, how will you, along with the councillors, free GMC of all kinds of corruption?

It is known to people that even to get a birth-certificate one has to pay around Rs. 100 to Rs. 200. However, it also has to come from people that they will not offer bribe to any official. People usually, in order to avoid delays, etc. pay a small amount of money that propels corruption among the officials. Like our Prime Minister says ‘Na main khaunga, na kisiko Khane dunga,’ I will follow the same principle but we will require the co-operation from the people. We can keep the higher officials intact but when it comes to the subordinates the people will have to follow the motto of ‘Na main dunga, na kisiko lene dunga.’

With BJP at the centre and now in the State as also in the GMC, how helpful will it be in terms of funds?

On 13th May all the fifteen councillors of BJP and AGP had a meeting with the prime minister where we asked for a package of Rs. 7,300 crore for the development of the city. However, with the smart city plan coming into play the amount will be included in the Rs. 22,000 crore package. Since the people have shown their support towards BJP the scenario will not be like it was earlier. The councillors will no longer have to seek alms from the government and will get the fullest of support. Guwahati being the capital will get the most fruitful results as we all have dreamt of a better and developed city which we are optimistic about achieving.

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hen it comes to Guwahati, I always tend to become strangely wistful; I wallow in self-pity at the havoc we have perpetrated to this resort-like town of ours.

In fact, I recall a story where a visiting town-planner (he was Caucasian and was a guest of one of my friends) took it upon himself to examine the beauty of Guwahati. For the few days that he spent in the city, he went out all by himself every morning exploring the city from its various hill-tops (Gandhi Mandap and all) and walked by the riverside from Saraighat Bridge to the governor’s residence. At the end of it, he expressed his deep dissatisfaction at the dilapidation that he saw Guwahati going through and expressed the same to me. Such was his despondency at the mess we have made of our city that I shudder in gratitude that his visit was in the winter season and way before the times of the denudation that our city’s floods have wreaked upon us.

And yet, the rabid Guwahati lover that I am, hope is what I survive on. It is the singular factor that helps me get on with my life in the city and today I am again hopeful seeing the sweeping changes of attitude that are taking place in the administration post the change in the government. To start with the Mayor has changed. Abir Patra was a fair mayor but Mrigen Sarania, the current incumbent, looks hands-on better; at least a Facebook update showed him trying to assess a flood situation standing right in the middle of the murky waters trousers

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rolled up to his knees. Again, there is a serious attempt at regulating and giving a new lease of life to the city’s traffic. The traffic department is trying out a novel re-routing system that is indeed imaginative and seems to hold a semblance of promise in finding a solution to the city’s traffic woes.

The new Chief Minister is proactively taking steps at speeding up lingering projects including the second bridge over the Brahmaputra River which has been under construction for nearly a decade now. Again, some definitive steps seem to have been initiated towards tackling corruption with a dishonest forest official being the latest fall guy. A certain alertness and exuberance seems to be pervading the air of Guwahati these days and one can sense a remarkable change in general attitude. Yes, it is some good youthful attitude that enkindles hope.

And so, in this short span that the new government has been in place, the change that it has promised to usher in will be scrutinized, monitored and dissected closely.

What the general citizenry needs to do is warm up to the occasion and extend its hand of cooperation. While some exercises, especially the traffic re-routing might appear irritating and cumbersome to deal with, taking things in stride is the best step in absorbing this ray of hope.

swapnil bharali EXECUTIVE Editor

A Country of Ironies

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ndia has a massive population of over 1.33 billion people which is growing at an immense rate of 51 births per minute. There are new births everyday who have the potential to bring in new thoughts, new ideas and take us out of this decadent rut we are stuck in. Our society is doing a fantastic job by branding them at birth; religion, education, caste and sexual preference included.

How are we to accept new ideas when we cannot accommodate them in the society and there are elements that try to shun their voices? Although this does not have anything to do with the shootings at a gay club in Orlando, the crime is proof that there is no acceptance because people’s thoughts are maligned and corrupted. If something does not fit their fancy, it is justified to take steps to eradicate it.

We talk about empowering women and seeing them as equals, but the corridors of our offices speak otherwise. Our minds objectify people in unspeakable ways and this culminates into women getting groped in broad daylight or murdered for petty dowry or even killed before birth.

India only shows solidarity on their Facebook profiles.

Their profiles speak something and their minds something else entirely. The thing is, India has a lot of its own problems before it goes and speaks for the gay community. In India, you cannot even kiss another person without getting shot by your own family. Yes, even heterosexual relations are choked here. If we want to change things, we need to stop tweeting and start doing. The villages and semi-urban areas bear testimony of the repression that people have to face because society ‘branded’ them in a certain segment after their birth.

But then again, the ironies in India would suffice for an entire evening of dark comedy. We use the word goru (Cow) to describe someone stupid and then worship the same animal. We call people goru and then tether it to politics of the state and seal the vote bank.

India needs saving, but not from people who would commit mass murder in a gay club, but from the hypocrites that exist in our own society. As the wise Anthony Kiedis puts, ‘Stay all night, we’ll save the population’

Is the recent reshuffle of the Assam Cricket Association the same old wine in a new bottle?

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iven the presence of Bikash Baruah and Gautam Roy, I cannot be more agreeable. I don’t want to sound like a snickering cynic but last heard – and there was great rejoice over the matter – was that the roly poly former secretary, who had not a shred of cricket sportsmanship or gentlemanliness in him, had been banned by the Assam Cricket Association for life. And to my chagrin, rather than the banned be damned, this broad specimen of “unholiness” is back – albeit as a governing body member. I suppose it is a position where his wings have been clipped, but given the machinations of the crookedly inclined current political minds, it is a wonder how Bikash Baruah has managed to stage this mini comeback at all. Various questions can come to the mind and not all can be termed “baseless” – a favourite word of some people which they use to overturn allegations which have all the bases actually. And so, who did this duo butter up to claw back into the ACA? Or even more pertinently, was there any blackmail involved – needling personal secrets and using veiled threats thereof? In the upper echelons of the BCCI? Or am I raising baseless questions? From the banned status to the governing body member’s post, the journey has been sweet, short and extremely smart. While the rest of the list looks impressive with people like Pradip Buragohain, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Devajit Saikia finding their niches, the unnecessary meddling that can be easily expected from the old wines will hopefully not take away the sheen off the new bottle.

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t would be a tunnel vision perception of a complete cynic to even consider that the ACA still continues to be the same as before just because two old names have somehow found itself into the new list of officials governing the association.

In fact, I would rather wax eloquent about the new people on the list and their impressive sporting lineage. Patrons are basically titular figures and Gautam Roy can be expected to behave within the ambit of a patron especially given the fact that the president of ACA today is none other than Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma – unquestionably a proactive person who is known to get work done the way it should be. Some other names like Devajit Saikia are well known state level cricketers and are still playing the sport for recreation if not competition. While I agree that the appearance of Bikash Baruah is laughable, I am inclined to believe that he has been drafted in more as a linkage to the previous body than due to any other more questionable factor. After all, Bikash Baruah stands totally tainted and he has managed to “morph” his own image. Be that as it may, Assam Cricket Association finally looks to be in good hands and I am hopeful of some good cricketers rising from the new patronage they are about to receive. Let us also not forget the good work done by the previous body in the sense that Guwahati today has a spanking new cricket stadium that is truly world class. It was the vision of Gautam Roy and implemented by Bikash Baruah. But that is besides the point in the context of this discussion.

All said and done, the ACA wine is not only new, the bottle looks shiny as well.

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lease convey the city’s best wishes to the newly appointed Mayor, Mrigen Sarania. The city is in need of an active representative who will take Guwahati to new heights. I wanted to share that since political figures use social media and other such platforms for their election purposes, they should also consider using these handles to stay active to address the city’s problems on a more ultra-local level. It is very difficult to address the various problems with meetings in offices, etc. So in this regard, the newly appointed Mayor should consider issuing an email id, Facebook page (or other handles) and a mobile number so that the public can bring to his attention the various civic issues.

A citizen via email

Dear Sir,

Letter to the Editor

Artificial floods have been the long standing problem and some areas like Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Rajgarh Road are the most affected. The government and administration have assured every year that the problem will be solved but to no avail. During the monsoon season, people of the particular areas have to face many problems as the roads are flooded with knee deep water and most of the accidents also occur during the flood as small children have to go to schools through the flooded roads. The administration visits the area during the floods but forgets the problem as the water recedes. A permanent solution should be sought in order to solve the problem. I therefore, request the administration, and concerned departments and the newly formed government through your esteemed newspaper to concentrate on the issue and come out with a long term solution.

Rajen Das Anil Nagar

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With Guwahati traffic police trying to implement route changes to ease traffic, how can citizens be made aware of the same?

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ust now, I saw a traffic team lifting 2-wheelers and 4 wheelers from AT Road area, but my concern is where will the commuters and shop owners park their vehicles? Since maximum buildings are very old constructions, none of them have parking provisions. I think the problem of that area can be solved if the Police Reserve parts with some unused land for the construction of a multi-level parking lot which can accommodate the vehicles from Athgaon flyover up to Vishal Mega Mart or even further! That would solve the parking problem for that area. Similarly areas should be identified and paid parking lots should be constructed.

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void using 4-wheelers for a single person going to office or single children being dropped or picked up from schools or college. Better use share cars as in cities like Kolkata, Delhi etc.

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eople are parking their vehicles on footpaths and in No Parking zones. Please make sure to lift those vehicles too. Strict compliance of such rules is bound to spread the word.

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arkings should be relocated and everyone should obey the traffic rules. That will solve all problems. Parkings should mainly be on GS Road, Ulubari up to Ganeshguri. Ganeshguri flyover to Ganesh Mandir, Chandmari to Gauhati Club.

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he entire traffic plan needs to be published in news dailies with proper diagrams along with a temporary 24x7 toll free Call Centre to be deployed for the initial few months where people can raise their queries and get the clarifications regarding the changes. However, the police should refrain from putting up fines for new NO ENTRIES and ONE WAYS, etc. till a certain period.

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nformation should be carried in all local dailes regarding the PILOT PROJECT of Guwahati Traffic Police. Information should be conveyed through prominent hoardings at major places (eg. Paltanbazar, Ganeshguri Chariali, Sharabhatti, Basistha Chariali, Maligaon Chariali, etc.).

Radio stations and news channels also should be used in efficient ways to make the citizens aware about the project. Hoardings can also be displayed in petrol pumps all over the city and lastly it is needless to mention that G Plus is playing a major role to make the Guwahatians aware from time to time about all the information on Guwahati.

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he traffic department should try to reach the masses as a whole by the means of television, radio, local newspaper. They should also take measures to provide information in selected parking spots regarding the new initiative.

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irst of all there are so many people who have different mindsets. Some people follow rules properly and some people intentionally break rules. Civic sense is very important. The police should come up with strict norms - those who break traffic rules should be fined Rs. 1000/mandatorily nd immediately with or without licence. People should follow no parking zone rules.

GMC should construct some parking bays or parking lots in major and busy areas of the city. No helmet no petrol. Audio announcement should be there in all traffic signals and seat belts are a must for drivers. No stopping point for city buses in the middle of the road. City buses should stop at designated bus stops.

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ikram, popularly known as Magic King, was born in Shillong and completed his schooling from Dibrugarh. His father and his first guru, K. Talukdar had a job that involved regular transfers. This led to the family’s move from Shillong. Vikram, who was an automobile engineer by profession, quit his job to pursue and practice the art of magic. “It was from my father that I learnt the art of magic and I started from a very young age. When my father used to practice magic, it was not taken for granted as people had the mindset that magic meant ‘black magic’ especially because Assam is known to be the land of magic. My grandfather was against the art of magic for this very reason,” said Vikram.

It was in 1997 that Vikram got the title of Magician, a time when the art of magic had almost died. He spread the message through his art and performances to convey that it was not black magic or superstition; being a magician can be a profession. “When I received the title of Magic King I decided to teach students who had an inclination to learning the art of magic. In 1999-2000, I started to teach students and in 2003 I had about 10-12 students but without a recognized institute. In 2005 when I was working as an automobile engineer in a company, I decided to quit my job to teach magic.

When I couldn’t dedicate the time to my profession which I was passionate about, how could I possibly teach students? I discussed the issue with my parents and requested them not to pressurize me to contribute to the family. My father also supported me with the decision and he was very happy that I wanted to pursue magic professionally,” says Vikram.

When Vikram first started to teach, the fee for students was very low and added to that, many did not even pay the fees. “I decided to perform magic at the birthday parties, free of cost so that children could enjoy the party and see the fascinating art of magic while keeping it going as my profession. I’ve done about 30 shows in birthday parties and then moved on to performing 250 paid shows in the next year and after that, the trend of performing in birthday parties started. I performed shows for Rs. 2000 almost 10 years back and this values a lot in today’s date,” added Vikram.

Magicians have not been given due respect like other art professionals. He said that whenever they were invited to perform, they were treated like waiters

which he ignored and as he emphasized more on the financial factor he also wrote letters to 300 corporate companies seeking opportunities or parties he might be invited to, to entertain the people. “I wrote to several companies asking that if they could invite singers, dancers, why not magicians. After writing the letters, I received response from around 100 companies and now I’ve developed a client base with which I have signed year-long contracts. From then onwards, magic shows have become a regular trend and it was not only in birthday parties but also in marriages, and other corporate events that magic shows are performed,” Vikram reiterated.

Although with a small set up, it was in 2005 that Vikram started to teach students proactively, and every individual or enthusiast looking to learn the art of magic could go to Vikram. Vikram assured that a minimum amount of Rs. 1 lakh could be earned annually, (10 years back) - a handsome amount at that time.

“When students wanted to do shows, I guided them and I bore the expenses. Now a person can earn Rs. 70,000 per month by performing shows,” says Vikram.

Vikram also started a project called ‘Save Magic’ as the art of magic was dying.

He has researched as to why magic is a dying art. In this project, he spoke to all kinds of professionals and has tried to see the reasons as to why magic has failed as an art and profession. Magic is among the 64 art forms and it comes in the 17th position and yet it has been labeled as a dying art. In the Save Magic project, 50 artists performed on one single platform including Mamoni Raisom Goswami who acted in a promotional video for the first time. 3,000 students have passed out from Vikram’s institute in the past 10 years and there are 70 students in the current batch.

Vikram is trying to figure out how magic can be an art that also pay the bills and then some.

Vikram has filed an RTI to investigate what the role of the government is in keeping the art of magic alive. He wants to find out if it is the government’s negligence that has led to magic being a failed profession. Vikram is trying his very best to revive the profession and wants to convey a message to the people that magic is not superstition or black magic but it deserves due respect and people can opt for it, professionally.

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nePlus launched its flagship smartphone OnePlus 3 last week. This is the company’s fourth smartphone and is priced at a competitive Rs. 27,999 in India. The phone is available via its online partner, Amazon. The invite system has been removed for the OPO3 but of course, only limited units are expected to be available at launch.

The OnePlus 3 will be available in a Graphite colour variant. A Soft Gold variant is on the cards and will make way soon. Featuring the metal unibody designed with ‘space-grade aluminium alloy’, the phone is 7.35mm thick.

Powered by the Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC (two cores at 2.2GHz, and two cores clocked at 1.6GHz) with Adreno 530 GPU on board, and 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, the OPO3 is a powerhouse.

Running the custom OxygenOS based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, the OnePlus 3 is a dual-SIM smartphone (Nano SIM) with a 5.5-inch display size and full-HD resolution (401ppi), similar to its predecessors. However, the screen features an Optic Amoled display with Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Added to this, for better data transfers, it sports a USB 2.0 Type-C port. The phone has a physical home button which sports a fingerprint sensor. It also comes with capacitive hardware keys, apart from the Alert Slider.

The device is aimed to compete against the Xiaomi Mi 5 priced at Rs. 24,999.

The OnePlus 3 has a 16-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX298 sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, OIS and EIS, and PDAF autofocus, CAMERA: 16-megapixel rear camera (f/2.0) apart from RAW image and 8 megapixel front camera support, 4K video recording support, and a Smile Capture RAM: 6GB (LPDDR4 RAM) mode. The front camera bears a Sony IMX179 sensor, CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC an f/2.0 aperture on the fixed focus lens, and benefits GPU: Adreno 530 GPU from EIS. It can also handle 1080p video recording. The SIM: dual-SIM (Nano SIM) OnePlus 3 sports 64GB of inbuilt storage, which is not BATTERY: Non-removable 3000mAh expandable. battery, OTHERS:

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when the Pandavas constructed the beautiful palace in Indraprastha. Lord Krishna advised its architect Mayasura to create a water body in the centre.

Duryadhana on his visit once fell in this pond and became a laughing stock in front of Draupadi. Lord Krishna knew that the Kauravas would definitely try to capture this palace and eventually the water body in the centre became the cause of destruction of their entire lineage. Violation of the Brahmasthal may also bring mishaps in life.

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here are certain Vaastu precautions which must be observed while constructing a house to avoid mishaps.

The main door, the brahmasthal, shape of the plot and the water body are responsible for this if proper Vaastu norms are not adhered to and could lead to major accidents. When the main door is too big in comparison to the proportion of the building, it invites problems with state bodies in the form of Sales Tax, Income tax, Excise, Police etc. A door in the southwest is also responsible for the same. Doors in northern northwest may be responsible for accidents and causes of accidental deaths. There are several instances of bites from poisonous animals like snakes or deaths from poisoning if the door is placed at northwest. Location of a water body here will sometimes make women have suicidal tendencies. If there is an obstruction in front of the main door like a pillar or post, it affects the progeny and finances through mishaps.

The centre of the building or the Brahmasthal should never have any depression or heavy construction. This affects the owner and the lineage. There is a famous incident cited in the epic Mahabharata,

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t the Guwahati Food Awards this year, when the Best Naga Food award went to Nagameez, my curiosity was both piqued and fanned. And then, there was this beautiful buzz floating around about the amazing quality of food at Nagameez. Without wasting

much time I visited the restaurant; eating, tasting and slurping seemed to be the only option left for me as an answer to my curiosity.

I loved the food; there are no other words to express it. It was amazingly divine. I wanted to order all that was available on the menu but

some restraint had to be applied. I was a lady, after all! If you are a newbie like me to Naga cuisine, you have order the Special Naga Thali. It has everything and more to taste and eat.

The many chutneys that came were tantalizing; the bitter gourd pitika, ‘kosu’ or colocasia leaf chutney,

the dry fish chutney and the pork chutney were light and flavorsome.

The pork curry with bamboo shoot had the right hint of Naga chilli and the sourness balanced perfectly. It went so beautifully with the steamed rice.

One can’t miss the day’s special, which were the ‘Pork Ribs’ done the oriental way. I felt I was in heaven as I sank my teeth into the juicy and succulent ribs. The Pork with Anisi was new to my palate and my taste buds more than happily accepted it.

The staff was always at hand to guide me and explain the menu in detail.

Do seek out the restaurant manager Monuranjan - an affable, patient man, who is immensely knowledgeable about Naga cuisine.

Axoni is an intrinsic part of the Naga cuisine. It is made of fermented soy beans and has a characteristic aroma. It can be quite overpowering and liking it is an acquired taste. I had my reservations about it, but the Pork with Axoni was lovely.

Although Nagameez specializes in Naga cuisine, they have an elaborate Chinese menu too. The Chinese dishes are light and not

The northeast is the place of water and the southeast, the fire. If fire bodies like the kitchen or the transformer is placed at northeast, there may be fire related accidents. Similarly, placement of water bodies at southeast may also have similar effects. If the east is kept heavier than the west, there may be fear of accident from vehicles. Cuts in the corners may also induce accidents.

Extensions in the southeast, northwest and southwest bring litigations, problems from the State, insults, treachery, enemies, loss of children etc.

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doused in soy sauce, which is a relief.

Much like all the items on the menu, one can actually taste the meat, vegetable and the condiments. Each of the flavours stand out and the minimal use of oil makes the meal a wonderful experience. The boiled vegetables were a treat, crunchy cabbage leaves and fresh squashes, done al dente.

When the cooking is light with minimal spices, ingredients cannot be compromised. Owner Ratul Goswami clearly maintains and knows this for he has ensured that the quality of every ingredient is flavorsome.

This meal was an experience and anyone who has not tasted Naga cuisine so far is missing something great in life. Yes, the menu is limiting to a vegetarian but Naga cuisine is all about consuming protein in a light, healthy and tasty way!

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egardless of their industry or profession, they rise to the top. It’s not because of what they do but about how they do it that helps them rise to the top.

One such thing that this class of people clearly understand is having a balanced life. Striking a balance between your work and personal life is recently gaining lot of attention globally. Successful people recognize the importance of recharging their batteries. They understand the need for balance and the fact that in order to operate at a certain level, they must take care of themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.

A well balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. What’s the point of having all the money in the world but no time or health to enjoy it? What’s the point of achieving greatness in your work life and having a stressed personal life? A good work-life balance is one in which you work to live, not live to work. Having a balanced worklife doesn’t mean that you schedule equal number of hours for your work and personal life. Neither is it a rigid discipline that one needs to follow daily. It may vary every day, depending on your priorities for the day. There’s no one size fits all or one size fits every

day. You need to have your priorities clear before you try and balance out your work and personal life. Our goal here must be to be highly productive and enjoy the day to the fullest. After all, our days are our life in miniature.

But how does one enjoy their days when they barely have the time to meet their targets? That’s when effective time management kicks in. All of us are equipped with the same number of hours in a day, yet some make use of every minute and some cry about having no time. Saying that you don’t have time to improve your life is like saying you don’t have time to stop for fuel because you are too busy driving.

Eventually it will catch up with you.

Make time for yourself, for your health, for your family, for your hobbies. Make it a ritual to devote at least 20 minutes every day to doing something that makes you happy, at least 60 minutes for your near and dear ones. Make time during weekends for short outings, for sports, for spending time with the nature. Forget work when you’re with your family and forget family when you’re at work.

Work hard, enjoy harder.

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Cool Couture Wardrobe Essentials - Off the shoulder top

with lace-up sandals and a maxi skirt for day and skinny jeans and mules for a night out. An off-the-shoulder top is also the perfect canvas. It draws attention upward to your décolletage and face. You can pair the top with a statement necklace or shoulder-grazing earrings. Beauty girls can skip the jewellery and try a bold metallic lipstick.

Right now, all things off shoulder are taking over every best-dressed lady’s wardrobe. Off shoulder tops, rompers and dresses are the perfect transitional pieces for going from spring to summer and summer to fall. How? An off-shoulder top can be worn with a pair of jeans on a cool day or shorts when it’s warm. A shoulder-baring dress or romper can go great with both tall boots and summer sandals. I like to have a few basic shoulder-baring tops to mix and match with printed bottoms and accessories.

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ot sure what to wear for your big Friday night out? Just give ‘em the cold shoulder; try off shoulder dress.

Off-the-shoulder tops are a fashion phenomenon that has stood the test of time. Yes, shoulders are officially IN, and showing them off has become cool. From straight up strapless numbers to one-shouldered dresses and cut-out pieces, there are plenty of ways to rock this trend.

Off-the-shoulder tops are also versatile. Go for a romantic look with a frilled style or try a button-down silhouette for a crisp look. Pair your off-the-shoulder top

Usually off-the-shoulder tops are associated with holiday wear but now they are so popular that you can see them everywhere. If you want to wear them in the city and look more formal I would recommend pairing offthe-shoulder tops with trousers, jeans or maxi skirts. You don’t want to expose too much of your body – make your shoulders the focal point of the outfit.

It’s a youthful, trendy yet feminine and elegant look so I wear it at parties or when I am meeting my friends for cocktails. It’s also a great summer look for a date. I wear this outfit when I want to look stylish but not too dressed up, when I want to look fabulous but not too “done up”.

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ports & exercise nutrition has always played an important role in enhancing performance of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders for a long time without which, maximum performance is impossible.

As the science of nutrition is evolving every day, so is the recommendation of particular nutrients by Sports Nutritionist. This is because of the frequent change of guidelines in the science of sports nutrition. In order to make people aware, I am bringing some insight into the latest guidelines for nutrient timings for optimizing human performance.

BACKGROUND: Earlier research has demonstrated that the timed ingestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fat significantly affects the adaptive response to exercise. The overall concept of macronutrient ratio planning for the diets of athletes is not addressed directly within this article, as there is no ‘one size fits all’ recommendation because everybody’s physiology is different and their types of activities throughout the day and the respective intensity are also different.

However, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), which is the only non-profit academic society dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation and is also the world’s leader in providing science-based sports nutrition and supplement information, refers to the latest Institute of Medicine (IOM) Guidelines for Macronutrient intake as a source of more general information. The purpose of this collective information is to highlight, summarize, and assess the current scientific literature and to make scientific recommendations surrounding the timed ingestion of carbohydrates (CHO), protein (PRO), and fat.

These recommendations are suitable for researchers, practitioners, coaches, sports nutritionists, personal trainers and athletes who may use nutrient timing as a means to achieve optimum health and performance goals. The scientific literature associated with nutrient timing is an extremely popular and thus ever-changing area of research. Upon reviewing the available data, the following conclusions can be drawn at this point in time. The recommendations are divided into three primary sections: pre-exercise, during exercise and post-exercise.

• Prolonged exercise (> 60 – 90 min) of moderate to high intensity exercise will deplete the internal stores of energy, and prudent timing of nutrient delivery can help offset these changes.

• During intense exercise, regular consumption (10 – 15 fl oz.) of CHO/ electrolyte solution delivering 6 – 8% CHO (6 – 8 g CHO/100 ml fluid) should be done every 15 – 20 mins to sustain blood glucose levels.

• Glucose, fructose, sucrose and other high-glycemic CHO sources are easily digested, but fructose consumption should be minimized as it is absorbed at a slower rate and increases the likelihood of gastrointestinal problems.

• The addition of PRO (0.15 – 0.25 g PRO/kg/day) to CHO at all time points, especially post-exercise, is well tolerated and may promote greater restoration of muscle glycogen.

• Ingestion of 6 – 20 grams of EAAs and 30 – 40 grams of high-glycemic CHO within three hours after an exercise bout and immediately before exercise have been shown to significantly stimulate muscle PRO synthesis.

• Daily post-exercise ingestion of a CHO + PRO supplement promotes greater increase in strength and improvements in lean tissue and body fat % during regular resistance training.

• Milk PRO sources (e.g. whey and casein) exhibit different kinetic digestion patterns and may subsequently differ in their support of training adaptations.

• Addition of Cr to a CHO + PRO supplement in conjunction with regular resistance training facilitates greater improvements in strength and body composition as compared with non-consumption of Cr. • Dietary focus should centre on adequate availability and delivery of CHO and PRO. However, including small amounts of fat does not appear to be harmful, and may help to control glycemic responses during exercise.

• Irrespective of timing, regular ingestion of snacks or meals providing both CHO and PRO (3: 1 CHO: PRO ratio) helps to promote recovery and replenishment of muscle glycogen.

(Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition20085:17 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-5-17 Kerksick et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2008) Madhur Jayne A practicing chartered accountant and a certified nutritionist. He is the cofounder of a coaching centre for chartered accountancy and commerce students. He is a life coach and trains people on subjects like time, health, lifestyle and people management. Visit www.madhurjayne.com for more details.

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Review Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh Director: Abhishek Chaubey

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our lives in Punjab are dealing with the truth of substance abuse.

While Tommy Singh (Shahid Kapoor) is a fading superstar who needs cocaine for inspiration, Pinky (Alia Bhatt) is a Bihari immigrant who works as farm labour and mistakenly lands up with substance worth a huge sum.

After failing at an attempt to sell the stash, Pinky is captured by local hooligans who supply drugs and also pull her into the addiction.

Sartaj (Diljit) is a cop who works in the narcotics department.

His fight against drugs takes off when his younger brother turns out to be an addict which forms as an eye-opener for him.

Preet (Kareena Kapoor Khan) is a doctor who is struggling hard to keep her state clean from drugs by spreading awareness and helping addicts at the rehabilitation center.

What happens when these four lives converge at crucial points in their life, is what lies ahead.

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ing issue since the last week. After Censor board came down from 89 cuts to 1, it seemed like a win win situation for the film fraternity but did that really affect the film a lot?

One would say that the language of the film which consists of the characters hurling cuss words at every possible junction and the Censor board keeping it as an amazing act but apart from that, the film’s release was more stressed on as to how it deals with a hard hitting subject.

Abhishek Chaubey’s Punjab is completely different from what we have seen in YRF films. The ‘sarso ke khet’ are much scarier now as drugs are being transported through them.

The film takes off on the right foot as it explores the state of the youth, especially teenagers who have succumbed to substance abuse thanks to false idols like Tommy Singh.

In a startling manner, you see Sartaj’s younger brother buying bottles of a drug in 100 bucks which

his brother gave him with a warning of ‘CCD gaya toh chapet padegi’. It is shocking how without any prescription, a teenager is allowed to buy such stuff.

The gritty first half takes us through the grim nature of drugs, be it Tommy’s erratic behavior or Pinky’s instant addiction to it.

Unfortunately, all this falls flat in the second half as love is in the air. Whilst trying to bust the drugs circuit in their state, Sartaj and Preet come close. If that was any less unnecessary, there is also Tommy’s weird obsession towards Pinky, after meeting whom he doesn’t feel like snorting cocaine and even comes up with a new song.

Characters such as Tommy’s manager are left as loose ends in the story post interval.

Character detailing is missing for Alia’s character and after a point, Tommy’s antics too seem absurd.

What starts well, does not end well here!

Cast: Hetal Gada, Krrish Chhabria, Rajiv Lakshman, Vipin Sharma, Flora Saini Director: Nagesh Kukunoor

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ari ( Hetal Gada) has only one dream. She wants her little brother Chotu ( Krrish Chhabria) to once again have his eyesight back.

The kids are being brought up by their Chacha-Chachi. While the Chacha is loving, he is a good for nothing soul and it is the Chachi who is the bread winner for the family. She is not very fond of the kids and vice versa.

Pari and Chotu are huge fans of Bollywood and one of their biggest arguing point always remains to be that little Chotu is a Salman Khan fan where as Pari loves the romantic Shah Rukh Khan.

When Pari comes across a ban-

ner of Shah Rukh Khan promoting eye donation, she decides to meet him at his Jaisalmer shoot and request him to help Chotu.

Thus the kids take on a journey all by themselves. Will Pari’s dream come true? Will Shah Rukh help the kids?

Nagesh Kukunoor’s Dhanak is a heart-felt story. The beautiful nature of Pari and Chotu’s relationship from the angle of them being Shah Rukh and Salman supporters is such a novel presentation that it amazed me. The best part is how naturally, Kukunoor weaves the concept of fandom in the story with not only the kids characters but also through the people they

meet on their journey. At no point in the story are the celebrities out down over each other or the way round.

While many may find Pari and Chotu’s journey too good to be true, I’d say it is films like these that restore our faith in good people and show us that once in a while it is healthy to trust people.

The zesty character of Chotu makes sure that you have a good laugh each time he has a comeback to Pari’s responsible instructions.

There is nothing gimmicky about this film, just like Kukunoor’s previous attempts of Dor, Iqbal that rode high on the human emotion quotient.

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he Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 11th studio album, 2016’s The Getaway, is a sophisticated work of dark-hued maturity that finds the long-running California outfit expanding their sound into nuanced, ‘70s-style orchestral soul and funky psychedelia. The album follows the equally adventurous I’m with You (2011) and once again showcases guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante in 2009. A major difference, however, between I’m with You and The Getaway was the band’s choice to work with producer/instrumentalist

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Assamese Rap Music Video goes viral on Social Network

new Assamese rap video is going viral on social networking sites including Facebook and YouTube. The song titled ‘Aai Loi Pronam’ has been made with a unique concept and is completely different from the other Assamese songs released on the internet. Rendered by Sunix Flo and Suraj Pradhan, the rap in the song has been done by Chinmoy Bora.

The song has been penned and choreographed by Chinmoy, directed

by Mohen Terron, cinematographed

by Ricky Tori and edited by Bipul Rongthulu.

Chinmoy Bora, was born and brought up in Tezpur. Since his childhood, he has been attracted to music and dance. He’s been inclined towards the arts and for a long time now. Initially, he was staying in Guwahati as a dancer in various dance troupes and last year he was the lead dancer of ‘Creation Crew’, the first crew that participated in ‘Hip-hop International India’ representing Assam and which held the 10th position. To secure his career, Chinmoy worked very hard and finally moved back to Tezpur. At this point, he opened a dance school at Lokra, Tezpur.

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‘Aai Loi Pronam’ is the singer’s debut. According to him, success has no short cut and the one who can work hard and is able to handle the various curveballs of life can, without a doubt, reach his goals. Adding to this, he mentioned that in case of music, everyone has to start their journey as a novice, a beginner and struggle at various points. He wrote the lyrics of ‘Aai Loi Pronam’ without sleeping for two days. That’s why after the release of the song, the Assamese audience has showered him with praise. Chinmoy also said that each and every member involved with this project has worked very hard to fulfill his dream of bringing a new twist to the Assamese music industry. Now they are working as ‘Culture Theory Production’ and looking for other artists who want to produce their songs and videos. The production house has decided to do it for half the price because their aim is not to generate revenue but to represent the culture and society in a modernized and upgraded way.

obile Theatre, one of the most popular industries in the entertainment business of Assam started in 1963 and successfully celebrated its golden jubilee in 2013. Over this long period of time, there have been many plays written by various story-tellers and staged by various mobile theatre groups but it’s a tragedy that aside from one or two plays, there are no drama scripts remaining.

For a variety of reasons, many of the scripts written about different social and political issues were lost along with the research involved in compiling the plays. But with an aim to overcome this problem, ‘Natghar Prakashan’, a publication house, has taken a commendable step with the help of mobile theatre artists Nirmal Dutta, Parag Sarma, Anjan Jyoti Bez, Chinmoy Kataki, Jeffry Bakshi and Jogesh Kashyap to preserve some selected mobile theatre plays in the form of a book and merge this industry with the literary world.

Initially, the publisher launched a book titled ‘Bhupenda Aru Tinikhon Natok’, a book on three plays about Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The three plays, titled ‘Bhul Nubujiba Bhupenda’, ‘Tez’ and ‘Erabator Xur’ were

performed in front of a highly appreciative audience on 7th June at the Guwahati Press Club. The eminent guests at the launch were actors Tapan Das, Krishna Roy, the producer of ‘Awahon Theatre’, senior journalist Haidar Hussain and administrative officer Rabendra Kumar Das. The three plays were written by popular story-teller and director of Assamese mobile theatre, Abhijit Bhattacharya. Sharing his feelings about this project, the host of the program, Nirmal Dutta, mentioned that this would be a regular exercise and every year, some selective plays from the mobile theatre would be stored in the form of a book so that future generations could study about them.

The project coordinators have also decided to store the book in major libraries across Assam. In an appreciative speech, Tapan Das praised the publication house as well as the participating artists for initiating the project.

The function was graced by Prastuti Parashar, Mridul Bhuyan, Subodh Majumdar, Dulumani Das, Tapan Lahkar, Binoy Deka, Momi Deka, Tarali Sarma, Ajoy Phukan and many other popular actors and directors of the Assamese theatre industry. This is a small step towards preserving a cultural icon of Assam.

‘BAHNIMAN’

Love, Friendship and Revenge

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ilming at full pace, a full length Assamese film titled Bahniman is getting ready to bring to the Assamese audience a new take on Assamese entertainment. With the hype around Bahniman, it is only obvious that people are looking forward to the movie. It will be interesting to see the movie as several artists from Bollywood have come together to work in it and this will bring out the regional stars in a completely new light, something which is rare in an Assamese movie.

Titled ‘Bahniman’, the movie is an action thriller which has been produced by Barnali Hazarika under the banner of Santoshi Maa Productions, one of Assam’s most noted production houses. The movie has been directed by the director of ‘Aisa Yeh Jahaan’ fame, Biswajeet Bora.

It is the second venture of this production house after ‘The Face.’

The movie’s story, screenplay and dialogues have been penned by director Biswajeet Bora.

The story of the movie revolves around three childhood friends who were lost and destined to different fates. The movie follows the story of how it all leads them to stand against each other.

But time eventually reunites them to fight for a cause for their city which involves a land mafia Kanu Sharma. The film is about friendship, lost love and revenge of the three main protagonists which is sure to take the Assamese audience on an emotional and a thrilling journey. The key roles in the film have been essayed by Yashpal

Sharma (Mumbai), Jatin Bora, Rimi Hazarika, Bollywood hero Ravi Janghu (Mr. India winner), Bishnu Khargharia, bollywood actor Deepraj Rana, Arun Hazarika, Baharul Islam, Nihal Das, Champak Sharma, Manoj Gogoi, Suneet Bora, Bipul Bora, Ramen Tamuly, Arun Bora, Rina Bora and Mahadev Deka.

According to the director people of Assam will be able to see Jatin Bora in a completely new look. Lead actress Rimi Hazarika from ‘The Face’ plays the role of an angry police officer in this movie. The movie’s action has been directed by one of Bollywood’s top action directors, Mr. Moses, who has been associated with movies like ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, ‘All Is Well’, ‘Ramaiya Vastavaiya’, ‘Commando’, ‘Badshah’, ‘Ajnabi’, ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns’ etc. The movie ‘Bahniman’ has three songs followed by one title track which has been composed by Jatin Sharma (Mumbai). One of the songs has been penned

by Rajdweep. The shooting of the film has been done around various locations of Guwahati, Palashbari and Sonapur by Titu Jena. Edited by two time national award winner Suresh Pai and two time Filmfare award winner, the sound designer for the movie is Arun Nambiar. With such strong credentials, it will be interesting to see what the final product looks like.

According to the producer, Barnali Hazarika, the movie will be of a duration of 120 minutes and will hit the theatres on 14th October this year.

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The focus on finances continues. With Mercury in the picture, you might be motivated to make your money work harder for you. To do so, you may need to look at where you’re frittering away your cash.

One area could be linked with your social life. Certain recurring fees may be draining your resources, such as an unused gym membership. Also figure in items that you purchase out of habit. The net result will be a lot more dough to play with!

The coming week could encourage you to connect and network and as a result tap in to opportunities that are very good for you. Allow your curiosity to lead you to websites, books, and groups that could make a difference in your life. At this time, you could also learn from people who disagree with you or have a completely different take on life, as their viewpoints could bring new insights. In your career, a revelation could change the game plan.

While the pressure may be on, the present astrological picture suggests ways to handle it. First, with Neptune retrograde from Monday, you might get a clearer picture of how you are frittering away your time and what you can do about it. Time management could be crucial to your success in a number of ways. A continued focus on the private sector of your chart encourages you to get in touch with your heart’s desire. Doing so could lead to a breakthrough.

With Mercury newly on the scene, you might be motivated to join groups that put you in touch with new and potentially fascinating people. There is even a chance of an instant attraction on Tuesday that could prove very interesting. And even though an edgy blend of energies on Friday could leave you feeling overwhelmed, Neptune’s backward motion might help you pinpoint why.

Connecting with those in your industry or associated with your professional goals could enhance your chances considerably over the week ahead. And with your ruler Mercury now in Gemini, you’ll find that the more you reach out and connect, the better your chances can be. Saturn’s faceoff with Neptune on Friday may leave you feeling like you’re at the mercy of someone, especially if they’re trying to make you feel guilty.

The Sun/Uranus link could bring an unexpected encounter your way that has an impact, particularly at the start of the week. This person could have information or ideas that help you kick-start your own plans. However, if you meet up with someone while on vacation, it’s equally possible that you could strike up a friendship or even romance. Later in the week, abandon tact and be blunt if someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do.

The present alignment could find you considering business ideas in your search for one that is just right for you. But with Mercury on the scene, don’t limit yourself to one or two. You may find a number of opportunities that look quite promising once you start looking. The move of Venus into Cancer on Friday could see you ready to expand your reach. If you’ve been busy lately, the idea of an exotic getaway could well appeal to you.

Jupiter’s developing tie to Pluto may be encouraging you to register an interest in an idea or opportunity that could be very good for you.

However, this isn’t something to be rushed. You’ll need to do the groundwork in order to make the most of it. Start now and you’ll be in the perfect position to go ahead in a couple of weeks. In addition, you might be motivated to invest money in real estate in hopes of getting a good return.

Health and wellness issues continue to attract your attention. Mercury’s presence in your lifestyle sector makes this a good opportunity to research your options. If you feel you need a more personal touch, perhaps hiring a coach would be your best bet. When it comes to exercise, the current backdrop suggests you’d do well to join a club or work out with a buddy.

The Sun/Uranus link early on could coincide with a brilliant idea.

Indeed, creative thinking could be at a peak, perhaps encouraging you to try something new. Problem solving might be a lot easier, too, as you could find inspiration in all kinds of places. When Venus dances into your lifestyle sector on Friday, you might be in the mood to think about your diet and make a few changes.

Purchasing items for the home might be fun, and a lively Sun/ Uranus link could see you picking up some great buys at a good price. You may also snap up an item that has the potential to solve at least one domestic or kitchen-related issue. As Venus dances into your romance sector later in the week, get ready for a fun-filled weekend. If you have a date planned, it could be extra special for all the right reasons.

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If you’ve felt somewhat powerless to change a certain situation, this week’s planetary shifts might help rewrite the script. Perhaps you’ve been blaming yourself or feeling guilty for the way certain events have panned out, but you might realize that there is no need to do this. The key may be to take responsibility for what you can control and let go of the rest. Once Venus dances into Cancer on Friday it might be time to enjoy a little pampering.

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KUNJA Saikia About Me

Hi I am Kunja Saikia, a 23 year old resident of Guwahati. I was born in Sibsagar, but moved to the city for my studies. I completed pursuing Mass Communication from Assam School of Journalism. Along with studies, I have also been passionate about modelling and I was also a part of the Ponds Eclectic Model Hunt 2013 & Hifi Calender Girl 2014. I also won the title for Best Smile and Best Hair.

I love to cook, go out shopping, designing, travelling and of course shooting hoops. Yeah, I like to play basketball. I consider myself smart, beautiful, charming, helpful and a creative person. My parents are my source of positive inspiration. My strength is self motivation, positive thinking and hard work.

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onstructed in 1912, the Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in Uzanbazar has completed 104 years. The ‘golden age’ of Assamese theatre towards the end of 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century saw the Kamrup Natya Samity, a temporary stage for theatrical activities, being upgraded to the Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir in the year 1923 in Guwahati. The hall was initially named as Guwahati Public Hall, which was later changed

to Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir. A creation of the golden age of theatre movement in Assam, Kumar Bhaskar Natya Mandir got a new lease of life with the inauguration of its renovated auditorium after Indian Oil Corporation Limited took up a corporate social responsibility project. The total cost of the project was Rs. 47,39,000. The renovated Natya Mandir has a capacity of 290 seats, with state of the art interiors, electrical and sound system and comfortable chairs.

I strongly believe that ‘A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.’

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As a woman I want to be independent first. I will definitely prove myself and make my parents proud.

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o matter who becomes the Kamrup Metro DC or the GMC Commissioner, it doesn’t look like anyone can save Guwahatians from their sufferings over the flash flood issue. Since the last two years the administration and other authorities were bragging that the flash flood issue will be resolved. But this year again it is proven that if it rains heavily Guwahati will continue to drown.

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NS chief Raj Thackeray cut a cake that had a picture of All India Majlis-eIttehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi for his birthday, in Mumbai on Tuesday. Raj was greeted by his supporters at his residence ‘Krishna Kunj’ at Dadar in Central Mumbai, where they brought the cake with Owaisi’s image on it.

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